Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 82733

Mobility Scooters: Pedestrian Areas

Tabled: 16 October 2025
Answered: 24 October 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

Conservative — Basildon and Billericay

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the review of powered mobility devices will consider (a) restricting and (b) prohibiting the use of mobility scooters on pavements.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs are already legally restricted to 4 miles per hour on pavements. As part of the powered mobility device review, we intend to consult publicly to ensure everyone has the opportunity to give their views and make sur...
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