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THIS is the moment a man on a mobility scooter astonished drivers on a busy dual carriageway.
Shocking dashcam footage captures the carefree pensioner traveling along the inside lane of the A21 in
An HGV looms behind the small mobility scooterCredit: Jam Press/@will_james_spa
The man appeared unfazed as cars sped past himCredit: Jam Press/@will_james_spa
The mobility scooter driver was on the inside lane of the A21 in Tunbridge WellsCredit: Jam Press/@will_james_spa
The nonchalant scooter operator, dressed in an orange high-visibility jacket, didn’t seem to mind as vehicles zoomed past him at high speeds.
Some drivers slowed down to prevent any accidents, but the man appeared oblivious.
At one point in the alarming video, an HGV approaches from behind the scooter.
The footage was recorded by Will Sparshott on October 27 at around 1:45 PM.
It has already received thousands of likes and 577,000 views online.
He humorously remarked as he drove by the mobility scooter: “You might want to slow down, mate; there’s a speed camera up ahead!”
According to Rule 46 of the , mobility scooters must not be used on unrestricted dual carriageways where the speed limit exceeds 50 mph.
However, if they are used, operators should have an amber flashing light to alert other drivers of their presence on the road.
Users should always exercise caution when traveling on the road, as they are likely to be moving more slowly than surrounding traffic and may be less visible.
The maximum speed limit for mobility scooters is 8 mph on the road, but only 4 mph on the pavement.
Research indicates that mobility scooter accidents result in over 100 injuries and nine fatalities each year.
In 2022, there were 334 incidents involving mobility scooters, which was a 77 percent increase compared to the previous two years.
In another video shared online, another elderly individual sped along a 70 mph road on a mobility scooter during rush hour – heading towards a massive Spaghetti Junction.
The woman had made an incorrect turn and was calmly switching lanes when a brave truck driver intervened to protect her from the fast-moving traffic.
She was reportedly completely “unfazed” by the situation, even as she barreled towards the twisting interchange.
Remarkable footage of the scene depicts the woman pinned to the far left of the inside lane of the expansive three-lane highway.
Numerous other vehicles can be seen passing her by, while rush-hour traffic also builds up in the opposite direction.
One astonishing clip shows the elderly woman speeding down the busy main road while a concerned – or perhaps furious – lorry driver closely tailgates her.
The lorry has its hazard lights on as cars continue to speed past, blissfully unaware of why traffic was congested in the inside lane.
Speaking to BirminghamLive, the recovery truck driver’s wife recounted how her husband escorted the elderly lady to safety.
In another instance, an elderly man drove a mobility scooter down a 70 mph A-road at night after mistakenly taking the wrong turn.
The man traveled along the slip road on the A13 carriageway, which had to be closed to escort him onto local roads.
Rules on Driving Mobility Scooters
Who is eligible to use mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs?
You can operate a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair if one of the following applies:
- You have difficulty walking due to an injury, physical disability, or medical condition.
- You are transporting the vehicle to or from maintenance or repair.
- You are the manufacturer testing the vehicle.
- You are demonstrating the vehicle prior to sale.
- You are training a disabled user.
Can I operate my mobility scooter on the road?
- First, this depends on the "class" of your mobility scooter. If it is a class 2 model, meaning it has a maximum speed of 4 mph or less, you can only drive it on pavements, cycle tracks, and pedestrian areas. If it is a class 3 model, which has a maximum speed of 8 mph, you may drive it on the road.
- Second, you need to ensure your eyesight meets driving standards. You should be able to read a car's registration
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