Consultation outcome

Proposed changes to powered mobility scooter laws

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 3 March 2010

This was published under the 2007 to 2010 Brown Labour government

This consultation has concluded

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Government decision on the consultation

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Summary of responses to the consultation

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Detail of outcome

These documents outline:

• a summary of responses received to the consultation
• the government’s decision

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on proposed changes to the legislation covering powered mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs.

This consultation ran from
3 March 2010 to 11:45pm on 5 May 2010

Consultation description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking your views on proposed changes to the legislation covering powered mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs (referred to as ‘invalid carriages’ in legislation). The aim of any reforms will be to deliver cost-effective improvements to the safety of mobility vehicle users, pedestrians and other road users, while supporting continued mobility for disabled people.

Related documents

• Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs on the road - some guidance for users

Documents

Consultation on laws governing powered mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs

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Consultation on laws governing powered mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs - easy read version

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DRAFT impact assessment

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Published 3 March 2010