Pride Mobility Scooter Buyers Guide

Pride offer a wide range of scooters designed for different jobs, but why would you need a scooter instead of a power chair? This section will help you understand the differences between our scooter products and the difference between a scooter and a power chair.

Who would use a scooter?

Scooters are designed for those who can no longer walk long distances and may use walking aids for getting around indoors. Scooters are also widely used by people who have breathing difficulties or heart conditions.

In all cases, a scooter user should be able to safely transfer on and off the scooter with little or no help. The scooter user should also be able to maintain their seated position without falling in any direction once seated. If you or the person who would be using the scooter are unable to maintain an up right position when seated, you may be better suited to a power chair.

In all cases, Pride Mobility Products would strongly advise you to seek further advice before purchasing any product.

What is a scooter?

If you have ever seen (or used) a pedal car or a go-cart, then the best way of describing a scooter is to say that it is a pedal car for the less able. The good news is that you do not need to pedal any of our scooters, as they are all powered by electric motors.

Scooters come in a choice of either three or four wheeled versions, and they come in a range of sizes, which we will cover below. All scooters are fitted with handlebars (tiller) and all scooters are fitted with a seat, which can be turned to help you get on and off the scooter. You control the scooter by pushing or pulling a small lever with your finger or thumb (depending on the type of controls), and to stop the scooter you simply release your finger (or thumb).

Scooter Sizes & Speed

Scooters are split into three sizes: Small (or travel), medium (mid sized), or large.

Scooters also fall into speed categories - 4 mph, 6 mph, and 8 mph. It is very important to understand that you need to control the speed of your scooter when you are using it on a public footpath. The maximum legal speed you may travel on a public footpath is 4 mph.

Scooters capable of speeds over 4 mph, are classed as road legal, or Class 3 scooters. These scooters need to be registered with the DVLA and should display a valid Tax disc. Currently there is no charge for taxing your mobility vehicle.

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