Scooter Safety Tips

The team at Mobility Centre will provide you with full instruction and training for safe operation of your new mobility scooter.




Please take time to read the following important information and don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have...

• Do not mount or dismount unless the key is turned off

• Do not drink alcohol before riding your scooter

• Do not wash your scooter with your garden hose

• Do not turn suddenly at high speed

• Always stop fully before changing directions

• Always check both ways before crossing the road

• Do not climb or drop off curbs

• Be courteous to pedestrians

• Do not ride your scooter on the road

• A high visibility flag on your scooter helps you to be seen

• Watch out for people stepping out of shop doorways

• Watch for cars backing out of driveways

• Do not ride your scooter through long wet grass or puddles

• Do not take your scooter out during rain

• Always approach curbs straight on

• Do not climb hills that exceed your scooters capabilities

• Always charge your scooter batteries after use

• Drive carefully on uneven surfaces

• Do not carry passengers

• Watch out for children on bikes

• Always travel at walking pace on footpaths