Mobility Scooter Safety

Posted on April 20, 2016

Here at HME we sell a variety of different scooters for a variety of needs for a variety of people. Here are some guidelines to help you choose the best one for yourself or your client.

Before purchasing a scooter, the following should be considered:

1. Size
   • ease of operation
   • turning ability
   • wheel size for terrain
2. Power
   • battery life
   • braking system
3. Parking/Storage
   • where will it be stored?
   • outlet available for charging
4. Comfort
   • seating
   • backrest
5. Transportation
   • can it be transported by car or van?
   • does it require disassembling?
   • is it transportable by HandyDART or transit?
   • Keep in mind that scooters longer than 45″ cannot be accommodated by bus!

Did you know that by law, scooter are classified as “Pedestrians”?

Some rules for the road:

• Use sidewalks wherever possible.
• Cross at pedestrian crosswalks. Check for traffic before crossing.
• Make eye contact with motorists/pedestrians before crossing their path
• Obey all traffic control signs and devices
• Operation of scooters in bicycle lanes is prohibited

Be a courteous pedestrian:

• Slow down when traveling around others, and try to avoid travelling too close behind or obstructing them
• Keep to the right on sidewalks
• Avoid honking your horn, ask people to let you pass

Be Visible when on the road:

• Wear brightly colored clothing
• Have a fluorescent orange flag in the back seat of the scooter
• Lighting system on both the front and back
• Reflective strips on the sides of the scooter

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