Closed consultation

Reviewing the law for powered mobility devices

From:
Department for Transport
Published
6 January 2026
Last updated
17 February 2026 — See all updates

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Summary

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

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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

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Updates to this page

Published 6 January 2026
Last updated 17 February 2026 show all updates

  1. We have corrected the numbering of the questions in the downloadable response form. The questions have not changed. This does not impact responses that have already been submitted.

  2. Consultation closing date extended to 22 April 2026.

  3. First published.

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