The thread of elderly people and driving has spurred this thread.
Mobility scooters have provided freedom for those who can’t walk far.
But I think based on my experiences of seeing mobility scooter users in my work, other shops and where I live, there should be a license and insurance.
I believe many didn’t drive a car prior so I have no concept of control and speed. Either their disability/health conditions or with women, their late husband did the driving and she never drove at all.
Some drive at the max speed in shops - it’s only 4mph is max speed inside and in busy areas. My colleague got run over by a mobility scooter user. She was caught by her work fleece which was fully unzipped as she was crouching to fill a shelf. She was dragged about 5m and shouting by at least 5 people didn’t do anything as the guy was deaf. She had massive bruises on her legs.
A few months ago I was topping up the bananas and a lady crashed into the back of my legs. No apologies.
About 7 years ago a man on his mobility scooter missed the corner and collided into the end of the aisle where we had promotional bottles of wine. About 30 bottles were smashed and he carried on.
There is an issue with many mobility scooters users oblivious to their actions and attitude problems.
I believe that sanctions of dangerous use of mobility scooters should be the same as using a car. Mobility scooters are not classed as vehicles in law.
There have been people who have died after being hit by mobility scooters like here www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-65383596.amp