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Read rule 39

Mobility vehicles: rules 36–46

Understand the vehicle classes and guidance for using powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters on pavements and roads.

Rule 39

Powered wheelchairs and scooters MUST NOT travel faster than 4 mph (6 km/h) on pavements or in pedestrian areas. You may need to reduce your speed to adjust to other pavement users who may not be able to move out of your way quickly enough or where the pavement is too narrow. Law UICHR reg 4

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