Class 2 vs Class 3 mobility scooters: the UK rules explained
Every mobility scooter sold in the UK is either Class 2 or Class 3, and the difference decides where you're allowed to drive it. Here's what each class means in practice.
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Rules & safetyDo you need a licence, tax or insurance for a mobility scooter?
The three questions we're asked most often, answered plainly — including the one thing that genuinely is a legal requirement, and the one thing that isn't but really should be.
Rules & safetyStaying safe on a mobility scooter: the habits that matter
Most scooter incidents aren't dramatic. They're a kerb taken at the wrong angle, or a driver who didn't see you. Both are largely preventable.
Rules & safetyWhat is a “not in a class” mobility scooter or powerchair?
Most scooters are Class 2 or Class 3. A few fall outside both — and the guidance for those is stricter, newer, and still being argued about.
Rules & safetyCan I keep a mobility scooter in my flat?
One of the most common questions we get, and one of the hardest to find an answer to. Here is what the guidance actually says.
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