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Eyesight rules for mobility scooter users travelling at 8mph appeared to be changing faster than those for standard car drivers' vision after the government issued fresh guidance.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has advised powered mobility scooter and powered wheelchair users to have training and assessment before going on the road, including an assessment of their vision.
Guidance also urged road users to have regular sight tests, noting poor vision contributing to a road traffic incident could make them liable for a compensation claim.
There are currently no legal eyesight requirements for mobility scooter users on the road, but parliamentary under-secretary for state for transport Norman Baker said mandatory testing required further consideration.
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