Invalid mobility Scooters

Posted: Tue Feb 3, 2026 9:38am

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Does anyone know what's happening with invalid mobility scooters as far as licensing ?,the only discussion seems to be about two wheeled scooters and electric bikes

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Posted: Tue Feb 3, 2026 11:35am

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Posted: Tue Feb 3, 2026 11:35am

They don't need registration or insurance (unless you have one that does more than 25km/h).😊

It's always a good idea to have some form of insurance in case of accidents.

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Posted: Tue Feb 3, 2026 12:23pm

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Posted: Tue Feb 3, 2026 12:23pm

I agree with Aitch but for around €40 you can get full insurance cover, which IMHO is well worth it.

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Posted: Tue Feb 3, 2026 1:22pm

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Posted: Tue Feb 3, 2026 1:22pm

tebo53 wrote on Tue Feb 3, 2026 12:23pm:
I agree with Aitch but for around €40 you can get full insurance cover, which IMHO is well worth it.
Steve

Ok thanks guys, I will certainly get some insurance, I have a Nico mobility scooter which should be ok but I also have a Chinese three wheeled two seater which I think will have problems even though I have fitted a speed control on the twist grip.

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Posted: Tue Feb 3, 2026 5:18pm

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Posted: Tue Feb 3, 2026 5:18pm

bustid wrote on Tue Feb 3, 2026 1:22pm:
Ok thanks guys, I will certainly get some insurance, I have a Nico mobility scooter which should be ok but I also have a Chinese three wheeled two seater which I think will have problems even though I have fitted a speed control on the twist grip.

I think it's the twist grip that will cause you problems as it could be classified as a moped. The local mobility scooter sales here in Benidorm is changing the twist grips to a thumb operated lever next to a solid hand grip to comply with the local police requirements.

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Posted: Tue Feb 3, 2026 6:18pm

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Posted: Tue Feb 3, 2026 6:18pm

tebo53 wrote on Tue Feb 3, 2026 5:18pm:
I think it's the twist grip that will cause you problems as it could be classified as a moped. The local mobility scooter sales here in Benidorm is changing the twist grips to a thumb operated lever next to a solid hand grip to comply with the local police requirements.
Steve

Thanks Tebo, back to the drawing board then.

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Posted: Wed Feb 4, 2026 8:18am

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Posted: Wed Feb 4, 2026 8:18am

aitchc1401 wrote on Tue Feb 3, 2026 11:35am:
They don't need registration or insurance (unless you have one that does more than 25km/h).😊
It's always a good idea to have some form of insurance in case of accidents.

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Aitch.

They really should have compulsory insurance. I was sat with friends at a pavement cafe and got wiped out by one hurtling down the slope towards me. Knocked the table chairs and me right over and almost into the road. Only bruises, but if it had been worse would have caused problems. Quite frightening even though I laughed about it afterwards!