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Screening and training for mobility scooters especially for class 3

Closed 47 signatures

What the petition asks

There are 300,000 mobility users in England and Wales. There were 208 accidents in 2014-2015, 46 serious injuries, and 9 deaths. Class 3 mobility scooters can use the road up to 8mph, need TAX and at present, only voluntary insurance.
Training is needed for cars and motorcycles that use the highways but no training is needed for mobility scooters. AM Hefin David and AM Julie Morgan are in agreement that training should be given. Compulsory training will help reduce accident rates and make the users more confident and independent which will help with well-being. Statistics are being looked into to make insurance mandatory but not training. ROSPA say training should be given but not necessary!

Screening should also be done by a doctor or medical professional before buying a mobility scooter. This will ensure that people have the physical and mental capacity required to safely use a scooter, such as adequate vision.

Timeline

11 Jan 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 47
Status Closed
Opened 11 Jan 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.