Taxing your Mobility Scooter

You do not need to register with the DVLA if you have a manual wheelchair either self propelled or attendant pushed. These are called Class 1 machines. Nor do you need to notify them if you have a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter with a maximum speed of 4mph that is intended solely for footpath use. These are known as Class 2 machines.

The only machines that need to be registered with the DVLA are those known as Class 3 machines. These are capable of speeds over 4mph but not in excess of 8mph. Powered wheelchairs and scooters intended for use on the road will generally fall into this category.

If you are purchasing your new scooter or powerchair from ourselves we will complete all of the necessary documentation for you. If it does need to be registered with the DVLA you will receive a tax disc the same as you would have on any car or motorised vehicle and this will need to be displayed on your machine.

As with the Blue Badge scheme, we recommend that you look at the DVLA website for the latest information on whether you should register your scooter or powerchair. www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/invalid_vehicles.aspx

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