Hopefully, the following questions and answers will assist you in determining whether or not you need to register and tax your Mobility Scooter with the DVLA.
How to Register a Class 3 Mobility Scooter for the First Time – You’ll need to fill out a V55/4 form, which you can get from the DVLA for free by clicking here. To assist you with this process, you may want to download the DVLA handbook INF210.
How to Register a Class 3 Mobility Scooter That Has Been Used – You’ll need to fill out a V55/5 form, which you can get from the DVLA for free by clicking here. To assist you with this process, you may want to download the DVLA handbook INF211.
Is it necessary for me to register and tax my mobility scooter? – If you have a class 3 Mobility Scooter, the answer is yes.
What is the definition of a class 3 scooter? – It’s a scooter that weighs between 113.5 and 150 kilograms and can go faster than 4 mph but not more than 8 mph. It must also have a switch that restricts the maximum speed to 4mph so that the scooter can be used on sidewalks. Class 3 scooters are large outdoor machines in general.
Is it necessary for me to have a license plate? – Similar to registering a car, you will be granted a registration number when you register with the DVLA. Unlike a car, however, there is no legal necessity to display the number plate at this time.
Is it necessary for me to display the TAX disc? No, the paper tax disc will no longer be required to be displayed on a vehicle as of October 1, 2014.
How much will the TAX set you back? – Class 3 Mobility Scooters are currently exempt from paying a road tax.
Is it necessary to have insurance? – Although insurance is not required by law, it is strongly recommended. Suitable schemes are not prohibitively expensive and cover your personal safety, the safety of others, and the value of the vehicle.
Do mobility scooters have to be taxed and insured?
Vehicle registration, tax, and insurance are all required. If your mobility scooter or motorized wheelchair is classified as a class 3, you won’t have to pay vehicle tax. When you buy it, make sure it’s registered as a class 3 vehicle by questioning the seller.
Does a mobility scooter need to be registered with DVLA?
Here are some helpful responses to frequently asked issues about owning and taxing a powerchair or mobility scooter:
Is my Mobility Vehicle required to be registered or taxed? The DVLA needs you to register your class 3 Mobility Vehicle with them.
What is the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)? The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is the UK government’s vehicle licensing agency.
What is a Mobility Vehicle of Class 3? A vehicle (scooter or powerchair) that weighs between 113.5 and 150 kg and can go at speeds greater than 4 mph but less than 8 mph. It must also include a switch or be programmed to limit the maximum speed to 4mph so that it can be used legally and safely on pavements and pedestrian areas.
How to Register a Class 3 Mobility Vehicle for the First Time Most new vehicles come with the paperwork you’ll need to register them, which is usually located in the same package as the charger. A V55/4 is the name for this shape. If your vehicle does not come with this paperwork or if you lose it, you can request a replacement copy from the DVLA for free by clicking here. You might also want to get a copy of the DVLA INF210 Guide to help you fill out this paperwork.
How to Register a Class 3 Mobility Scooter That Has Been Used If the used vehicle you’re buying hasn’t been registered before, you may need to fill out a V55/5 form. By clicking here, you may order the form from the DVLA for free. You might also want to get a copy of the DVLA INF211 Guide to help you fill out this paperwork.
Is it necessary for me to have a license plate? – Similar to registering a car, you will be granted a registration number when you register with the DVLA. Unlike a car, however, there is no legal necessity to show a number plate at the moment.
Is it necessary for me to display the TAX disc – No, a paper tax disc is no longer required to be displayed on a vehicle as of October 1, 2014.
How much will the TAX set you back? Class 3 Mobility Vehicles are currently exempt from paying a road tax.
Is it necessary for me to have insurance? Insurance is widely recommended, even though it is not required by law. Suitable schemes are not prohibitively expensive and cover your personal safety, the safety of others, and the value of the vehicle.
Do mobility scooters pay road tax?
You may be free from automobile excise duty if you’re disabled or have a serious long-term condition (known as road tax or car tax). Mobility scooters and “class 3” powered wheelchairs (restricted to 8 mph or 4 mph on pavements) are not subject to vehicle excise duty.
If you receive the higher rate of the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA), the enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), or the War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement, you may be eligible for a tax exemption.
The vehicle must be registered in your name and used solely for your personal use. You can appoint someone else to drive for you, but they are not permitted to use the vehicle for personal purposes.
When you apply for your road tax online, by phone, or at a post office, you can request a road tax exemption.
If you receive PIP at the standard mobility rate, you will qualify for a road tax reduction. For a road tax reduction, you must apply directly to the DVLA.
Blue Badge disabled parking scheme
You might be able to get a “Blue Badge” parking permit for your car if you have severe mobility issues that make taking public transportation difficult. This allows you to park closer to your destination, such as in designated disability parking spaces.
Motability scheme
Some disabled people who receive DLA, PIP, or the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement can use the Motability scheme to get a car, powered wheelchair, or scooter.
The scheme uses some or all of your mobility benefit payments to finance the cost of a suitable car on “contract rental” or “hire purchase.” If you want a more expensive vehicle, you can also pay a higher price.
With hire buy, you will negotiate the car’s price directly with the Motability dealer, and at the end of the arrangement, you will own the vehicle outright.
You will not own a vehicle if you opt for contract hire, but you will receive a new car every three years, full insurance for the driver and passengers, servicing, maintenance, and repairs, vehicle excise duty, replacement tyres, and breakdown coverage.
If necessary, modifications to the vehicle can be performed, albeit some modifications may incur an additional fee. Cars can also be converted for people in wheelchairs under the Motability scheme.
You can use your allowance to lease a scooter or powered wheelchair if you don’t need or want a car.
Are mobility scooters covered by house insurance?
Most home contents insurance policies do not cover mobility scooters or other Motability vehicles as a matter of course. Medical equipment, on the other hand, should be covered by your home contents insurance policy if it is kept in your home.
Can you get funding for a mobility scooter?
If you require financial assistance to purchase a mobility scooter, please contact us. Regardless of your age, you can apply for financial assistance with mobility products funding from a number of charitable organizations. To make the procedure as simple as possible, each charity has its own criteria, both regionally and nationally.
Here is a list of organizations that can help with mobility product funding, grants, subsidies, or discounts:
MS Society
The Multiple Sclerosis Society offers Health and Well-Being Grants to help people pay for things that would “have a major beneficial influence on their lives.” With a maximum contribution of £1,500, these subsidies can assist in the purchase of mobility scooters. A wheelchair or motorised wheelchair can be purchased for up to £3,000 with this grant. You can apply for this grant if you have MS and live in the United Kingdom. If you live in the UK and care for someone with MS, you can also apply.
Can anyone have a mobility scooter?
A mobility scooter is not for everyone! A mobility scooter can only be driven by those who have a physical impairment or limited mobility due to an injury or medical condition.
Only when demonstrating a mobility scooter before it is sold, taking the scooter to or from repairs, or training a disabled user to use the vehicle are exceptions.
Do mobility scooters need a driving licence?
Driving a mobility scooter or motorized wheelchair does not require a license, although you may be required to register it. On the road, only specific varieties are permitted.
- Class 2: these are not allowed on the road (save when there is no pavement) and have a top speed of 4 mph.
- Class 3: vehicles can be driven on the road and have a top speed of 4 mph off the road and 8 mph on it.
Do you need insurance for an electric scooter?
Local and federal transportation agencies in the United States do not currently require riders of electric scooters to have insurance. The only requirement for riders is that they have a valid driver’s license.
Is it illegal to use a mobility scooter on the road?
Scooters in classes 2 and 3 can travel up to four miles per hour on the pavement, but not on ‘cycle-only’ paths. When parking, never park your scooter in a position that could obstruct other pedestrians, such as individuals pushing prams or pushing wheelchairs.
If you like this post, be sure to check out our other resources for additional information on mobility scooters and how they may make your life easier.