| Advancements in mobile and battery technology | | | | many insurance companies will pay for the vehicle, |
| have made it possible for many physically impaired | | | | since it is considered a medical device. Mobility |
| individuals to replace wheelchairs with mobility | | | | scooters allow for individuals with hidden health |
| scooters. | | | | problems such as heart and lung trouble, to |
| Mobility scooters provide greater range of movement | | | | participate in events and care for themselves with |
| than manual or motorized wheelchairs, by allowing the | | | | less aid from other individuals. |
| operator to make tighter turns and move over a | | | | Retailers that specialize in mobility scooters provide a |
| variety of surfaces with less effort. The batteries | | | | service to help with submitting the insurance |
| hold larger charges for longer periods of time, | | | | paperwork. Retailers also offer scooter accessories |
| allowing an individual to leave home with little concern. | | | | such as baskets to aid in the operator's ability to |
| The tight turns that mobility scooters can perform, | | | | shop or carry other items. Retail shops carry |
| allow the operator to get closer to restaurant tables | | | | replacement parts and are a local provider of repair |
| and through tight isles in public places. The vehicles | | | | service. |
| are often lightweight, and break down into two | | | | Motorized scooters are considered low-power motor |
| pieces for a companion to load the scooter into the | | | | vehicles by many municipalities and are subject to |
| trunk of a car. | | | | state and local regulations. Some scooters meet |
| Mobility scooters are sometimes referred to as | | | | Department of Transportation regulations for |
| power chairs. The power chairs may operate with a | | | | operation on streets and roadways while others are |
| joystick-style controller, while most mobility scooters | | | | prohibited from being on the streets. Any time a |
| have operating buttons on the handle bar. Regardless | | | | motorized vehicle is introduced into traffic areas, |
| of the name given to the vehicle they operate on | | | | appropriate cautionary measures must be taken and |
| electric motors with rechargeable electric batteries. | | | | proper safety gear must be worn. |
| Although mobility scooters can be quite expensive, | | | | |