Choosing a Scooter or Buggy Manual
The many types of battery-powered vehicles currently available for the disability market are divided into three main categories: powered wheelchairs, scooters, and buggies. This factsheet covers scooters and buggies only. For advice on powered wheelchairs refer to DLF Fact sheet ‘Choosing a powered wheelchair’. Highway regulations group powered vehicles into two categories: Class 2 and Class 3 vehicles: ” Class 2 vehicles can travel up to 6.4kph (4mph) and are allowed on pavements and to cross over roads only; ” Class 3 vehicles can travel up to 12.8 kph (8mph) and can be used on roads, and on pavements at the reduced speed of 6.4kph. Within each category there is a range of different models and accessories, each with their own features to meet individual needs Scooters and buggies look very similar, the main difference being that scooters dismantle while buggies do not.
For up-to-date product and supplier information, please contact our equipment helpline, open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, Tel: 0845 130 9177 (calls charged at local rate), or if you use a textphone: 020 7432 8009). Alternatively, write to our letter enquiry service or contact us via email at advice@dlf.org.uk. To help us give you a concise and informative reply, please provide us with as much detail as possible including information on the difficulties you are having and any solutions you have considered, including equipment ideas. SOURCES OF SUPPLY - WHO CAN HELP? PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT Scooters and buggies are not available through the Wheelchair Service, which means that potential users will need to purchase them privately. It is therefore very important to get as much independent advice as possible about the range of scooters and buggies available. There are various ways to get assistance with funding. Motability Route2Mobility Scheme This is a non-commercial finance scheme open to people who receive the higher rate mobility component of the Disabled Living Allowance (DLA) - which people can only apply for before their 65th birthday - or War Pensioners Mobility Supplement. Vehicles are supplied through a network of accredited suppliers and can be purchased using a one, two or three year hire purchase agreement Clients must agree to surrender part or all of their weekly DLA instalments to Motability for a fixed term.
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