My Dad's scooter came as standard with lights, horn and a reversing bleeper. He drives it safely around town in and out of pedestrians without High-Vis/Flashing light, although if you've got vehicle movement..... There are issues with slopes and ramps as these things aren't that stable. The larger heavier ones are much better. There are recognised training courses although most domestic users aren't trained. I guess they're no more dangerous than a kid's pushbike to other pedestrians or users.

What is the condition of the yard like? Rough terrain or smooth concrete hardstanding? When you say he needs to look at stock vehicles, how close does he need to go and would this necessitate departure from the walkway? You say "stock vehicle" - is this a car or truck dealership? What is the volume of vehicle movement on site like? Who drives the stock vehicles - own staff or delivery drivers / contractors? I'm not sure i would consider a domestic mobility scooter as suitable work equipment. My main concerns would be :- - Lack of any form of rollover protection. Yard condition and ramps / slopes will be a factor here. - Size in relation to other vehicles on site. If these are HGVs or vans, the drivers are unlikely to be alert to the possible presence of a slow moving scooter within the stock areas. A golf type buggy like you see in airports might be a better solution.

How do you deal with visitors in mobility scooters? Can you prevent vehicle movements when he is out and about?I think the main hazard would be from moving vehicles. I think the user should have a loud horn (hand held air horn?) and maybe one of those masts you see on cycles and trailers.

Unbelievable. Would you insist on beacons and reversing alarms for a wheelchair user too? A certain episode of 'The Office' springs to mind.

Agree with Ron and his sanity. As I said above, treat the issue like it's a wheelchair user. First though, I'd review the scooter itself and determine if it is in fact an appropriate. Research it.

Could he not use his own car to drive around in? we had a guy work at our old site who was on the large side he couldn't walk more than 30 meters with out having to stop and looked as if he was going to pass out. In the end he used his car to drive around the site which surprisingly enough was a large part of his job to visit different areas of the site (it was a 22 acre site). If someone was in a wheelchair then they would be strictly kept out of the yard where there would be vehicle movements. i agree with the DDA but you need to ensure you aren't also putting lives at risk and someone in a wheelchair work in such areas is surely going to end in disaster. Lewes What does this guy need to go and check or how close does he need to get to the vehicles this might help answer the question rather than taking wild stabs in the dark at a possible solution. Phil