Jan 272026
There is a govenment consultation seeking views on proposed changes to the law governing the use of powered mobility devices.
This consultation is exploring potential reforms to the rules around powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters, including where they can be used (such as roads and pavements), how they are defined in law, and whether changes are needed to size, speed, age requirements, passenger use, and the inclusion of other types of mobility devices used by disabled people and people with reduced mobility.
The consultation closes at 11:59pm on 31 March 2026.
The full consultation can be accessed here, should you or other DPOs wish to contribute:
Please note that audio and BSL versions of the consultation will be made available in due course. Once published, respondents will have 12 weeks from that date to submit evidence using those formats.
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