New guide to mobility scooter use

Published on Monday 7 September 2009 09:38

A NEW guide has been launched giving advice and guidance to people in East Lothian who use, or are thinking of buying, a mobility scooter.

The Mobility Scooters User Guide combines advice on legal requirements, rules of the road and parking, plus information on maintenance and general tips.

Prestonpans resident Victor Cummings came up with the idea after he noticed an increased number of scooters in the town, and realised there was a lack of guidance and advice on their use.

He spoke with scooter users and sellers and worked with the police's Inspector Neil Valentine to develop a best practice guide

Mr Cumming said: "This booklet is not a set of rules and regulations, which are set by other organisations such as DVLA and in the Highway Code. Instead it is a handy reference guide to responsible ownership for the safety and wellbeing of scooter users."

The eight-page guide was produced by East Lothian Council and Lothian and Borders Police, with support from the Preston/Seton/Gosford local service management group.