Rules for Users of Powered Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters

Vocabulary flashcards covering Rules 36 to 46 for powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters, including classification, operation, and road safety.

Class 1 Wheelchair

A manual wheelchair.

Class 2 Mobility Vehicle

A vehicle designed for pavement use with a maximum speed of $4\text{ mph}$.

Class 3 Mobility Vehicle

A vehicle designed for road and pavement use with a maximum speed of $8\text{ mph}$.

Rule 37 (Operating Principles)

When on the road, users must follow vehicle rules; when on the pavement, users must follow pedestrian rules.

Rule 38 (Pavement Priority)

Users should use pavements when available, give pedestrians priority, and show consideration for visually or hearing-impaired pedestrians.

Rule 39 (Pavement Speed Limit)

Users MUST NOT exceed $4\text{ mph}$ on pavements and should slow down for narrow pavements or vulnerable users.

Rule 40 (Joining Traffic)

Before moving onto the road, users should look around, use dropped kerbs, and approach kerbs at right angles without exceeding the manufacturer's height recommendation.

Rule 42 (Night Travel for Class 2)

Class 2 users MUST use lights at night and should travel in the direction of traffic to avoid confusing other road users.

Rule 43 (Class 3 Equipment)

Class 3 users MUST use lights, indicators, and a horn if fitted, and lights MUST be used at night.

Rule 44 (Visibility and Junctions)

Advice including wearing reflective clothing, taking extra care at junctions, and waiting for a safe gap or using the pavement for right turns.

Rule 45 (Parking)

Users must follow normal parking restrictions, must not obstruct pedestrians, and can use Blue Badge concessions if displaying a valid badge.

Rule 46 (Motorways and Dual Carriageways)

Users MUST NOT use motorways and should not use dual carriageways with speed limits over $50\text{ mph}$; an amber beacon MUST be used on dual carriageways.

Flashing Amber Beacon

A required safety light for mobility vehicles used on dual carriageways and recommended for all dual carriageways.