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Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and powered mobility scooters

(Called Invalid Carriages in law)

On the road

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These vehicles MUST NOT be used on motorways (See Rule 253). They should not be used on unrestricted dual carriageways where the speed limit exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h) but if they are used on these dual carriageways, they MUST have a flashing amber beacon. A flashing amber beacon should be used on all other dual carriageways (see Rule 220).

Laws RTRA sects 17(2) & (3), & RVLR regs 17(1) & 26