When can I start driving my mobility scooter?

For driving a mobility scooter, just as with other motorised vehicles, there are certain rules that you must comply with. For example, you must first take out a mobility scooter insurance. But are there more rules that you need to comply with? When can I start driving my mobility scooter? First, your registration plate or sticker should be attached to your mobility scooter and you should keep to certain traffic rules.

When can I start driving my mobility scooter?

Before you start driving your mobility scooter, you need to think about a number of things. The first step is to take out a mobility scooter insurance. Although it has no number plate, you are obliged to have at least a WA insurance. Once you have taken out the insurance, you will receive an insurance sticker (formerly known as an insurance plate). After taking out the insurance policy, the insurer will send you a number plate. You have to attach this to your mobility scooter, before you can start driving it.

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When am I allowed to drive a mobility scooter?

The driving of a mobility scooter is not age-bound. Both young and old may drive a scooter. If the mobility scooter goes faster than 10 kilometres per hour, you have to be at least 16 years old. Does the vehicle go slower? Then there is no minimum age. No driving licence is required to drive the vehicle.

Driving your mobility scooter; what are the compulsory dimensions?

There are also a number of rules regarding the dimensions of the mobility scooter or disabled person's vehicle. The following dimensions are compulsory:

• Length may not exceed 3.50 metres
• Width maximum 1.10 metres
• Height maximum 2.00 metres