We have similar issues with mobility scooters being used on trains. What
we needed to do was carry out risk assessments of the types of scooters
that could be used, ie 3 wheeler, 4 wheeler, different sizes (footprint)
and assess their suitability for manoeuvring within the confines of a
train where they were trying to get into a space designed for a
reference size wheelchair ie 1200mm x 700mm. We then produced guidance
for customers to give them an idea of what maybe suitable. What we could
not assess of course was the individual driving and manoeuvring
abilities of every user, which if this is a social club they maybe able
to do, it is certainly not something which should be ignored. Also where
will the scooter be stored when it is not in use, as it could become a
hazard in itself if it could not be safely parked somewhere. And you
would also need to consider what may happen if lots of people decide to
bring their scooters along! Because people don't need them all the time
and will transfer to a seat which of course makes it different to
wheelchair users who are not likely to be transferring out of them and
if they do they do end up taking up less room when stored because they
can be folded up. You wont find too many scooter users who use their
scooters around their own house!
It maybe better for the social club to keep scooters out of the club,
provide a secure storage area and provide wheelchairs for customers use
instead.
Kind Regards
Justin Ryan
Accessibility and Inclusion Manager
Southeastern,
Floor 3, Friars Bridge Court,
41-45 Blackfriars Road,
London, S.E.1 8PG
T. 0207 620 5536 int 00-0075536
M. 07771 827121
F. 0207 620 5547
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Subject: Re: Mobility scooter inside premises
Hi Sue
I'm not aware of any legal reason why scooters can't be used in shops
even though they are technically a 'vehicle'. It may be worth contacting
RADAR which has produced a guide to help when purchasing a scooter. A
copy of the guide can be found here: *http://tinyurl.com/2rdpfp
*ROSPA has also been involved in a "Review of Class 2 and Class 3
Powered
Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters" here: *http://tinyurl.com/2rwuc4**
*
not many answers I'm afraid but these docs help understand some of the
issues.......
Regards
alan hunt
Sue Fox wrote:
> Are there any reasons why a Class 2 motorised scooter should be banned
> from going inside a social club?
>
> Thanks
> Sue
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