Speeding scooters

[Maydup]

I was run over by a mobility scooter today (don't laugh it flippin hurt). It was a busy lunchtime and the driver was going way too fast. She drove right into the back of me and when I jumped out of the way clutching my injured ankle, she whizzed off through the gap in the people. Then I saw her jerk it to a halt and next thing she was banging it into a door. I lost her in the end as she'd picked up speed again and was last seen heading off into the shopping mall.

Now cyclists are not allowed on pavements but these motorised things are allowed anywhere and are often in the hands of people who have absolutely no ability to control them or any willingness to consider the circumstances.

Whats to be done, which campaign can i support to get them regulated?

[sunny-dave]

They are an unregulated menace - I appreciate the independence they give people, but many of the users are rude/arrogant/inept.

Last time anyone hit me I'm afraid I produced my phone, took a picture of them and the scooter and said "I hope you are well insured, because if I'm off work you'll be hearing from my solicitors" ...

[vulcan]

I don't know what can be done, the problem being there is no legal requirement for training and testing. I was nearly mown down by a rider who was concentrating more on their mobile phone then where they were going.

[Wharton]

You 'lost' a mobility scooter? I think this is made up Maidup :-)

[Maydup]

I agree they are a menace and with no training, testing or insurance there is no protection from them whatsoever.

I appreciate the independence they offer too, and i'd have one myself if I needed one, but I would be happier if they were licenced. An income stream for the government surely?

[vulcan]

Some of these machines are capable of travelling at 8 mph.

[Maydup]

Yes I lost her Wharton because she sped off while I was nursing my ankle! She'd driven into the back of me at full speed on a very busy pavement and I was properly bashed. Hit and run it was!

I hobbled off in the end and saw her heading into the shopping centre but what come back do I have even if I had caught her up?

[Wharton]

I'm sorry Maidup for being flippant, I imagine that one of these vehicles could cause serious damage. I suppose you could easily find out who/where she is and pursue an insurance claim?

[Maydup]

Let you off Wharton ;-)

[Wharton]

Thankyou Maidup :-)

[ummmm]

We have a lady round our way that drives hers in the middle of the road. Even on the main road, regardless of the traffic behind her, she ain't moving for anyone...

[Maydup]

At least he's on the road and not on the pavement!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuKUMqN9dak

[Maydup]

Here's an e petition to have them regulated. Please sign up if you agree that that owners should take a test and be insured.

https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/34592

[Wharton]

I have no idea of the guy's capabilities but I assume he has a flair for it. Can I accept your forgiveness in advance Maidup?

[Maydup]

lol Wharton

I'm off to rest my weary and bruised ankle. night all.

[Wharton]

G'night Maidup, hope your ankle gets better soon :-)

[Maydup]

Would be nice methyl, but there will only be more of them on our streets as time goes on and I think there needs to be a simple code at least.
Like "Give way to pedestrians"!
Learn how to use the brake!

[EDDIE51]

They are already regulated , there are two types, the ones made for pavement use are limited to 3 mph , the higher speed ones that can do 8 mph are only supposed to be used on the road not a footpath or pavement. It is illegal to drive a 'road' scooter on the pavement but no one bothers to check . What makes you think a new rule would make any difference.? It is not a new regulation we need just to have the existing one enforced.