Record 16 mobility scooter users killed in crashes last year — prompting calls for tougher safety rules

Lincolnshire Police

MORE mobility scooter users were killed in crashes last year than ever before — prompting calls for tougher safety rules.

A record 16 died in fatal collisions in 2023 while 90 others were left seriously injured.

Figures from the Department for Transport show there were another 222 prangs where riders suffered minor injuries.

Failing to spot hazards was the most common cause followed by being blinded by the sun, disobeying traffic signs and losing control in bad weather.