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james follett
Nov 1, 2012, 3:29:22 AM11/1/12
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After six months I've decided that life on a
mobility scooter ain't so bad. Other motorists
are so friendly and tolerant. One can make
mistakes that normally would incite ire and angry
blasts on a horn but not if one is riding a
mobility scooter. Traffic wardens will even
invite me to park on yellow lines and police
never concern themselves over my beer label
licence tag. In fact scooters are refreshingly
free from bureauocratic controls. Even the tag is
free.
That scooters are not bothered by the price of
petrol is offset by the cost of batteries. They
come in pairs because they're usually 24 volt to
keep the wiring guages sensible and cost about
?150 each for 50 amp/hour jobs. A charge is good
for about 30 miles even here in the hilly Surrey
bonus belt where sensible peope live. Carrying a
passenger clobbers the range a tad. The range at
week ends around Arun district which is flat is
about 40 miles. A ten amp charger costs about
?110.
I've now got a Sheerline canopy that makes me
even more visible and keeps me warm and dry and
out of the wind although the slamming sound FX of
passing trucks can be unnerving. Slip on high vis
covers over seats are great.
But generally I'm using my scooter for just local
trips and I'm re-enjoying motoring again.
Jim Follett at Compass Point.
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mobility scooter ain't so bad. Other motorists
are so friendly and tolerant. One can make
mistakes that normally would incite ire and angry
blasts on a horn but not if one is riding a
mobility scooter. Traffic wardens will even
invite me to park on yellow lines and police
never concern themselves over my beer label
licence tag. In fact scooters are refreshingly
free from bureauocratic controls. Even the tag is
free.
That scooters are not bothered by the price of
petrol is offset by the cost of batteries. They
come in pairs because they're usually 24 volt to
keep the wiring guages sensible and cost about
?150 each for 50 amp/hour jobs. A charge is good
for about 30 miles even here in the hilly Surrey
bonus belt where sensible peope live. Carrying a
passenger clobbers the range a tad. The range at
week ends around Arun district which is flat is
about 40 miles. A ten amp charger costs about
?110.
I've now got a Sheerline canopy that makes me
even more visible and keeps me warm and dry and
out of the wind although the slamming sound FX of
passing trucks can be unnerving. Slip on high vis
covers over seats are great.
But generally I'm using my scooter for just local
trips and I'm re-enjoying motoring again.
Jim Follett at Compass Point.
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Michaelangelo
Nov 1, 2012, 5:28:34 AM11/1/12
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james follett leapt into action and said:
> After six months I've decided that life on a
> mobility scooter ain't so bad.
<Snipped, but read>
> After six months I've decided that life on a
> mobility scooter ain't so bad.
> But generally I'm using my scooter for just local
> trips and I'm re-enjoying motoring again.
things if you only use them on pavements?
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Goromoff
Nov 1, 2012, 7:19:09 AM11/1/12
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Michaelangelo <ma...@mikegel.co.uk> wrote in news:afetmkFrk3vU1
@mid.individual.net:
> Sounds like fun. Do you need third party liability insurance for these
> things if you only use them on pavements?
>
It's a good idea, Mike. Mine is a pavement scooter - range about 17
miles.If you have a Motability scooter, as I have, they insist on it. Makes
sense.
Goromoff
@mid.individual.net:
> Sounds like fun. Do you need third party liability insurance for these
> things if you only use them on pavements?
>
miles.If you have a Motability scooter, as I have, they insist on it. Makes
sense.
Goromoff
Michaelangelo
Nov 1, 2012, 7:38:59 AM11/1/12
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Goromoff leapt into action and said:
> It's a good idea, Mike. Mine is a pavement scooter - range about 17
> miles.If you have a Motability scooter, as I have, they insist on it. Makes
I suppose I was really wondering if it was a legal requirement for
> It's a good idea, Mike. Mine is a pavement scooter - range about 17
> miles.If you have a Motability scooter, as I have, they insist on it. Makes
pavement scooters. Presumably it is for those that use the roadway.
From your reply I take it it's not legally required for pavement use.
Goromoff
Nov 1, 2012, 7:57:57 AM11/1/12
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Michaelangelo <ma...@mikegel.co.uk> wrote in news:aff5b5Ftc30U1
@mid.individual.net:
> I suppose I was really wondering if it was a legal requirement for
> pavement scooters. Presumably it is for those that use the roadway.
> From your reply I take it it's not legally required for pavement use.
>
Not as far as I'm aware, Mike. I suppose they come pretty much in the class
of pushcairs, cycles, wheelbarrows etc. Tolerated on the pavement but no
requirement for specific insurance, though, as I say, it makes sense in
this claim-happy world of ours.
Scooters, in the wrong hands, can produce some nasty bruises, cuts etc.
Goro
@mid.individual.net:
> I suppose I was really wondering if it was a legal requirement for
> pavement scooters. Presumably it is for those that use the roadway.
> From your reply I take it it's not legally required for pavement use.
>
of pushcairs, cycles, wheelbarrows etc. Tolerated on the pavement but no
requirement for specific insurance, though, as I say, it makes sense in
this claim-happy world of ours.
Scooters, in the wrong hands, can produce some nasty bruises, cuts etc.
Goro
Michaelangelo
Nov 1, 2012, 8:23:20 AM11/1/12
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Goromoff leapt into action and said:
I suppose they come pretty much in the class of pushcairs, cycles,
wheelbarrows etc. Tolerated on the pavement...
Cycles being 'tolerated' on the pavement is a sore point, having had
three close encounters with adult cyclists cycling on the pavement
recently. It is an offence to ride a bike on the footway but the police
seem content to let it happen.
james follett
Nov 1, 2012, 8:31:58 AM11/1/12
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The law regarding mobility scooters is very much
the same as the law relating to push bikes. Even
bald tires seem okay. Third party insurance isn't
compulsory but is advisable and relatively
inexpensive. There is a speed limit of about 10
mph for sidewalks but I'm not certain of the
exact figure because my Breeze has a setting for
gadding about on sidewalks.
I hate dropped kerbs!
-- James Follett Compass Point
the same as the law relating to push bikes. Even
bald tires seem okay. Third party insurance isn't
compulsory but is advisable and relatively
inexpensive. There is a speed limit of about 10
mph for sidewalks but I'm not certain of the
exact figure because my Breeze has a setting for
gadding about on sidewalks.
I hate dropped kerbs!
-- James Follett Compass Point
james follett
Nov 1, 2012, 9:41:23 AM11/1/12
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I think the chap who topped himself in Sussex a
week or so ago was a furroner who hadn't bothered
to learn who to handle one. There is no driving
competance test or ago limitation. How long this
halcion daze will continue!
week or so ago was a furroner who hadn't bothered
to learn who to handle one. There is no driving
competance test or ago limitation. How long this
halcion daze will continue!
Michaelangelo
Nov 1, 2012, 9:43:06 AM11/1/12
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james follett leapt into action and said:
> I think the chap who topped himself in Sussex a
> week or so ago was a furroner who hadn't bothered
> to learn who to handle one. There is no driving
> competance test or ago limitation. How long this
> halcion daze will continue!
Don't you need someone in a non-powered wheelchair to push along in
> I think the chap who topped himself in Sussex a
> week or so ago was a furroner who hadn't bothered
> to learn who to handle one. There is no driving
> competance test or ago limitation. How long this
> halcion daze will continue!
front of you with a red flag? :)
NBD
Nov 2, 2012, 1:16:01 AM11/2/12
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Bullingdon Boris Johnsons "super" push bikes it seems now to be
ignored in London.
My powerchair is capable even with my mega bulk in it, to exceed these
speeds.
I am considering signing up to the new Virgin Health system and
offering myself as a providor of shattered hips casued in supermarket
collisions by refusing to give way to Hell's grannies with the mega
bag on wheels!
I'm sure Sir Beard of Branson would be happy to pay up
if it meant he could get his hands on more "old peoples" health
insurance...
My God something has to fund Virgin Space flights! How else will
he be able to offer real Venusian Virgins, on Virgin Intergalactic
accompanied by a cloned Mike Oldfield playing Tubular Bells..:@)
NBD
Griffin
Nov 9, 2012, 6:43:23 AM11/9/12
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james follett wrote:
> There is a speed limit of about 10
> mph for sidewalks but I'm not certain of the
> exact figure because my Breeze has a setting for
> gadding about on sidewalks.
Every County Council and County Borough Council [Sometimes known as a
> There is a speed limit of about 10
> mph for sidewalks but I'm not certain of the
> exact figure because my Breeze has a setting for
> gadding about on sidewalks.
City] has an Act of Parliament which gives power to that district's Bye
Laws. These usually have a few chapters/sections concerning the
footpaths and pavements. One of those concerns is for bicycles AND/OR
pushchairs on pavements. Also carriages are specifically mentioned by
some. The usual effect is that bicycles are not allowed to be ridden on
pavements. The County where i was had the penalty of 14 days for
'obstruction' by a perambulator or such, bicycle riding was fine and 14
days, no choice between.
They would most definitly include mobility scooters.. I think it is
case 'not seen' rather than 'permitted'
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the_constructor
Nov 13, 2012, 5:29:09 AM11/13/12
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"Michaelangelo" <ma...@mikegel.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Goromoff leapt into action and said:
> I suppose they come pretty much in the class of pushcairs, cycles,
> wheelbarrows etc. Tolerated on the pavement...
>
> Cycles being 'tolerated' on the pavement is a sore point, having had three
> close encounters with adult cyclists cycling on the pavement recently. It
> is an offence to ride a bike on the footway but the police seem content to
> let it happen.
Of course they do. It's only when an accident is caused by / to a cyclist
> I suppose they come pretty much in the class of pushcairs, cycles,
> wheelbarrows etc. Tolerated on the pavement...
>
> Cycles being 'tolerated' on the pavement is a sore point, having had three
> close encounters with adult cyclists cycling on the pavement recently. It
> is an offence to ride a bike on the footway but the police seem content to
> let it happen.
that they will get involved and possibly press charges
Jim G
james follett
Nov 30, 2012, 6:39:36 AM11/30/12
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Mobility scooters can be amazingly quiet. Real
steath machines. On a fine evening during the
indian summer, I came across a remarkable scene
in the long grass. A young lady had had the
grevious misfortune of being bitten in a rather
embarrasing place by a posionous snake. Luckly
there was a lothario on hand to suck the poison
out. Neither party appreciated my offer of help.
The lady's language was most unladylike.
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