The House of Common’s Transport Committee’s forthcoming ruling on mobility scooters can’t come soon enough.  For those who don’t know, the UK Government has become increasingly concerned at the number of mobility scooters on the roads/pavements and the resultant increase in accidents.  Later this year the Government will update its legislation which could mean either compulsory testing or, more likely, manufacturers having to offer driver training courses.  We shall see…..you can read one of the recent Government documents on the matter here.

Whatever the ruling, the increase in accidents and fatalities has been on a steep upward trajectory. We’re only five days into this month and already an elderly lady from Kent has tragically died after a collision with a recovery van.

In the meantime it’s vital that elderly and mobility impaired individuals choose a solid, reliable scooter from a reputable and trusted source.  Manufacturers like Quingo, TGA, Sunrise Medical and mobility specialists such as More Than Mobility and Comfort Plus are all excellent suppliers of scooters and are hugely experienced in the mobility sector.

Comfort Plus is a particular favourite of mine.  A family run company based in Hertfordshire, Comfort Plus supplies a great range of scooters and, importantly, knows what’s required from one.  How do I know this?  The company labels its road going scooter range as ‘Heavy Duty Class 3”.  That’s precisely what’s needed – firstly, any road going scooter needs to be more robust than a bulldog’s jaw and secondly it needs to be Class 3 which is the Government’s labeling of a road-legal 8mph mobility scooter.

The company’s heavy duty mobility scooter is a sturdier model than its smaller counterpart and can support greater body weights. And true to the manufacturer’s specifications, the scooter can hit speeds of up to 8 miles an hour and cover 35 miles on a single battery charge. It also has high-quality direction indicators and hazard flashers along with head and tail lights. The tyres are large and offer good grip on the road.

Cadiz scooter. Comfort Plus.

rugged and dependable – the Cadiz mobility scooter

The controls are impressive too. The hand controls are simple and there is a good range of adjustment settings. The scooter is also fitted with the supremely comfortable ‘Captain Seat’, a must-have if you are planning trips of more than a few miles.

All in all, Comfort Plus’ range of heavy duty road-legal scooters can’t be faulted.  Most importantly, this is a company that knows the mobility sector inside out and knows what its customers need, not just what they want.

Comfort Plus can be reached by calling 01462 678050 or by emailing the following address: info@comfortplusproducts.co.uk.  Its website can be found by clicking on Comfort Plus.