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Mobility Scooters – Mobility Scooters – Use and Use and

RegulationsRegulationsUwe RutenbergUwe Rutenberg

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ABE60-2, 2010ABE60-2, 2010

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Study ObjectiveStudy Objective

Obtain an in-depth understanding of the Obtain an in-depth understanding of the mobility scooter issue in its operating mobility scooter issue in its operating environmentenvironment

Analyze quantitative and qualitative Analyze quantitative and qualitative information regarding the safety and information regarding the safety and future trends of scooter usefuture trends of scooter use

Formulate recommendations to improve Formulate recommendations to improve the safety for scooter usersthe safety for scooter users

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The Scooter PhenomenonThe Scooter Phenomenon

The scooterThe scooter

The userThe user

The environmentThe environment

Key stakeholdersKey stakeholders

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The ScooterThe Scooter

Segway Hovercraft scooter E-bike scooter

Large 3 wheel scooter

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The EnvironmentThe Environment

Access to vehicles

Conflict with road vehicles

Inclement weather

Conflict with other road users

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The UsersThe Users

Ambulatory person for recreational use

Mobility impaired

Ambulatory young commuting Mobility impaired couple

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The StakeholdersThe Stakeholders

Regulators and Transport DepartmentsRegulators and Transport Departments

Transportation ProvidersTransportation Providers

Manufacturers and SuppliersManufacturers and Suppliers

Scooter UsersScooter Users

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Conclusions and Conclusions and RecommendationsRecommendations

Who should collect data for scooter accidents?Who should collect data for scooter accidents? Should federal, provincial and municipal Should federal, provincial and municipal

governments be involved to regulate and/or governments be involved to regulate and/or license the import, and operation of scooters?license the import, and operation of scooters?

Should transit operators allow the access of Should transit operators allow the access of three-wheel scooters used by young three-wheel scooters used by young ambulatory users?ambulatory users?

What are the impacts of regulations on What are the impacts of regulations on manufacturers/suppliersmanufacturers/suppliers

What are the impacts of regulations on scooter What are the impacts of regulations on scooter users?users?