Reviewing the law for powered mobility devices

From:: Department for Transport
Published: 6 January 2026

Summary

Seeks views on changing the rules for using powered mobility devices.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 31 March 2026

Consultation description

We are seeking views on changing the rules for using powered mobility devices, including powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters, on public roads and pavements.

This includes:

updating the words we use in law to describe powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters and who can use them
where these devices can be used – on roads, pavements or elsewhere
changing the rules around size, speed and age for using larger devices
whether people should be allowed to carry a passenger
whether other types of devices should be allowed on public roads or pavements when used by disabled people or a person with reduced mobility

Alternative versions of this consultation

Audio and BSL versions of this consultation will be available in due course. Users will have 12 weeks to respond from the date the alternative versions are ready.

If you require alternative versions of this consultation, contact: mobilitydevices@dft.gov.uk.

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