From The Guardian:

Mobility scooters, capable of hitting speeds up 8mph, are being kept in check by a new highway code, warning users of the dangers of speeding and drink driving.

A booklet created by Herefordshire Council is trying to enforce the strict 4mph rule for mobility scooters and warn of the dangers that elderly and disabled face while using the vehicles.

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Herefordshire Council has spent hundreds of pounds drawing up the booklet, which features cartoon characters in various scenarios, such as one man who has got his scarf caught under his wheel, and a granny caught up in traffic.

The guidelines helpfully advise users: “Do not use your scooter if you have been drinking alcohol or taking drugs”.

It warns users: “Make sure that you know what all the switches and levers on your scooter do, and that you can control it properly before you go out on it.”

It points out the potential pitfalls scooter users face, telling them to plan their journey accordingly and make sure they have enough battery power as “steep hills, high kerbs or other obstructions may make it impossible to tackle certain routes”.

The new code also forbid extra passengers from hitching a ride - including pets which may prove a distraction.

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