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Street Smarts: Pedestrian safety tips for mobility scooter users

Q: I follow your informative column every Monday in the Sentinel and enjoy it very much. I do have a question for you:

I am a disabled senior woman who rides on a battery operated four wheel "mobility scooter." Occasionally, I drive on local sidewalks around the Live Oak area and travel not far from my mobile home.

Since I do not need a California driver's license to operate the scooter and use it to ride on sidewalks, I would like to know that if I have it well marked with colored flags on poles, is it unlawful to ride on the street closest to the sidewalk? Certainly, I would not ride where the cars travel, I just need to know what the DMV recommends. I have been unable to get through to them to ask what they suggest.

Thanks for any reply via email,

-- Rita Leibovitz, Live Oak

A: "I would urge her to ride on the sidewalk whenever one is available," said officer Sarah Jackson, spokeswoman for the California Highway Patrol. "She is certainly allowed to ride on the roadway as any other pedestrian would, but the sidewalk is highly preferable, due to the slower comparative speeds and the mobility scooter's limited agility in avoiding an impending collision.

Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel

New to Perth need to rent a mobility scooter? | MD Designs INC

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If you are suffering from recurring leg pain, arthritis, or any other injury, you have to hire a mobility scooter in Perth instead of buying one. Mobility scooters are also easier to use than wheelchairs because they do not require much force from the upper body and they are very easy to manoeuvre. If you are only injured and you just need to use a mobility scooter until you recover, it is normal to feel reluctant about buying one. Just like other medical equipment, mobility scooters are very expensive so you have to rent a mobility scooter in Perth instead of buying a brand new mobility aid.

Benefits of a mobility scooter hire in Perth

When you hire a mobility scooter in Perth , you will never need to worry about the huge upfront costs of buying one....

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Mobility Scooter Rentals in Orlando Florida - RentItToday

by Matt Stephenson

Renting a Scooter in Orlando

Looking at Orlando now it’s almost impossible to believe that the city was once known only for its theme parks. Today, Orlando is one of the world’s fastest growing cities and is home to world class shopping, exquisite dining, and a sophisticated arts and culture scene.

Orlando, a top vacation destination, has something for everybody but make no mistake, Disney World is still the biggest draw in the area. For anybody with mobility issues, getting around this 47 square mile mega-park can be a real challenge. Thankfully, companies like Scootaround Wheelchair and Scooter Rentals are on the scene to help travelers meet this challenge.

Robert S. recently took a trip to Disney World, and rented a scooter for his trip. One of the benefits of renting a scooter from Scootaround, Robert said, was the ability to take them anywhere you wanted to go.

“Though Disney offered scooters in all the parks, you could not park hop with them,”

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