Other vehicles

There are some types of vehicles with a motor that may not appear to need a licence but are legally defined as a motor vehicle. Therefore, at least a category P licence will be needed when the vehicle is driven on public highways. Examples of these types of vehicles are sit-on lawn mowers and children’s motor scooters.

Electric wheelchairs

Electric wheelchairs are not legally defined as a motor vehicle and the user is not, therefore, required to hold a driving licence. However, because there could be risk in terms of safety, it is advisable for anyone with epilepsy wishing to use an electric wheelchair to seek advice from their GP or consultant.

Electric wheelchairs that can be used on the road and the pavement are class 3 vehicles and they need to be registered with the DVLNI.

Electric wheelchairs that can only go on the pavement (up to four miles an hour) are class 2 vehicles and do not need to be registered with the DVLNI.

12 July 2007