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13-08-2014, 09:25 PM
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Mobility Buggies !

Do people not have to take any kind of training/test before being turned loose on these things ?

Was going to the shops this morning and one ran into the back of me - not hard enough to knock me down - but it certainly shook me up. The driver was a man in his late 50s I would guess - and, to be fair, he was very apologetic - until I said 'Don't apologize - buy a bell' as I limped off. Then he called me something unrepeatable!

I appreciate that buggies may be a boon to those with heart disorders or mobility issues but - surely - there must be some sort of safety precautions?
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13-08-2014, 09:40 PM
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Re: Mobility Buggies !

I agree with you...the least users should have is insurance.
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13-08-2014, 10:03 PM
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Re: Mobility Buggies !

Some have got a fair turn of speed , probably the GT turbo version !
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13-08-2014, 10:23 PM
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Re: Mobility Buggies !

I like the ones with all the mirrors, bit like a 60s scooter, rock on Tommy.
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13-08-2014, 10:39 PM
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Re: Mobility Buggies !

Originally Posted by Pats ->
I agree with you...the least users should have is insurance.


Don't they currently have to have any insurance Pats?
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13-08-2014, 11:21 PM
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Re: Mobility Buggies !

There is places that give lessons that I've watched on TV. Just a mock up of going through cones and reversing. They should be compulsory before people are let loose on them.......shhhesh I didn't use (ppl)
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13-08-2014, 11:48 PM
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Re: Mobility Buggies !

Currently suffering from a broken ankle I've been thinking of hiring one of these for a few weeks so I can have a bit of independence. Hubby talked me out of it. I don't think he trusts me with one!

Perhaps for the best!!
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14-08-2014, 03:13 AM
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Re: Mobility Buggies !

I don't have one but I will be making sure that I always have enough money in the bank to buy one if/when I need one. Great idea. There's plenty about in my area never seen a problem with them.
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14-08-2014, 06:21 AM
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Re: Mobility Buggies !

I did a thread on this subject ST - they can be a menace
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14-08-2014, 06:38 AM
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Re: Mobility Buggies !

Originally Posted by Patsy ->
I did a thread on this subject ST - they can be a menace
Ooops - sorry Patsy - I didn't look, just dived straight in with my grump!
 
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