Mobility scooter users will be forced to take a driving test under new plans

• More than 250,000 of the electric vehicles are currently in use across Britain 
• Natalie Young died after mobility scooter driver drove into her at a Morrisons
• Read: Widow, 93, is knocked down by ‘out of control’ mobility scooter driver 

Mobility scooter users will have to take a test to ensure they are safe drivers under plans revealed after a coroner warned of the dangers posed by unlicensed operators.

More than 250,000 of the electric vehicles are in use in Britain, but an inquest into the death of a 92-year-old woman hit by a driver heard there were no restrictions on who can ride one.

Natalie Young died after a mobility scooter driver ploughed into her at a Morrisons supermarket checkout and then fled the scene. The driver has never been caught.

After hearing her case, Somerset coroner Samantha Marsh wrote to Transport Secretary Mark Harper calling for action.

Mobility scooter users will have to take a test to ensure they are safe drivers under plans revealed after a coroner warned of the dangers posed by unlicensed operators. [File image] 

More than 250,000 of the electric vehicles are in use in Britain, but an inquest into the death of a 92-year-old woman hit by a driver heard there were no restrictions on who can ride one

In his response, Mr Harper announced his support for a nationwide assessment and training scheme, adding: ‘The scheme will help retail and hire businesses to assess a client’s safe driving ability, along with providing information on best practice. 

‘Short tests will be included to judge competency and provide any extra support where needed.’

The scheme is expected to launch in the summer of 2024.

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