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Mobility scooters are they taking over our streets?!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Well are they?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No.

Your thinking of Daleks

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I think they are brilliant but there should be a book of rules for them.

They give a lot of people freedom they would not have.

Would you rather see more cars on the road ? With some people it’s the only way they can get out non thier own shopping ect.

Not having a pop just my way of seeing it

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"No.

Your thinking of Daleks"

With wire baskets on the front?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No.

Your thinking of Daleks

With wire baskets on the front?"

Could be Cybermen then. Been a while since I saw Dr Who.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Saw one towing another one yesterday, what a time to be alive.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I think they are brilliant but there should be a book of rules for them.

They give a lot of people freedom they would not have.

Would you rather see more cars on the road ? With some people it’s the only way they can get out non thier own shopping ect.

Not having a pop just my way of seeing it

The only problem I have is the lack of road sense most of them have

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By *ust RachelTV/TS over a year ago

Horsham

I knew a few lads who sold their cars and got the mobility scooters, they used public transport for getting to work and the scooters for getting around town.

It was cheaper than running a car.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

We’re I live there’s either Mobile phone shops or mobility scooter shops, there seems to be people using them who really don’t need them.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

They can be an absolute pain at times. Driving in the road (illegal) driving on the pavement where they seem to think they have right of way. Blocking isles in shops. Blocking shop door ways because they can't get in so leave them as close to the door as possible.

They're good for getting people about who otherwise wouldn't be able to but they should have a big list of rules that come with them!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"They can be an absolute pain at times. Driving in the road (illegal) driving on the pavement where they seem to think they have right of way. Blocking isles in shops. Blocking shop door ways because they can't get in so leave them as close to the door as possible.

They're good for getting people about who otherwise wouldn't be able to but they should have a big list of rules that come with them! "

I got stopped when I tried to take my £2000 road bike into a supermarket, was told to leave it outside. But mobility scooters bigger than Smart cars, can drive right on in!

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By *ools and the brainCouple over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

I have no problems with genuine ones for people who really do need them.

However some people it seems particularly old women go a bit power crazy and drive round local shopping centers like it's death race 2000.

They should be better regulated some of these weight hund_eds of kilo's and can be deadly.

However the ones I do have an issue with are the "obeseicles" you know the ones, where people are to lazy to walk coz they are fat!

They should be banned.

Btw before anyone jumps on this.

I have type 2 diabetes,blood pressure, cholesterol and arthritis.

But instead of feeling sorry for myself and blame everyone else but myself. I go to the gym 4/5 times a week and eat healthy food.

The film wall-e got it spot on.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I have no problems with genuine ones for people who really do need them.

However some people it seems particularly old women go a bit power crazy and drive round local shopping centers like it's death race 2000.

They should be better regulated some of these weight hund_eds of kilo's and can be deadly.

However the ones I do have an issue with are the "obeseicles" you know the ones, where people are to lazy to walk coz they are fat!

They should be banned.

Btw before anyone jumps on this.

I have type 2 diabetes,blood pressure, cholesterol and arthritis.

But instead of feeling sorry for myself and blame everyone else but myself. I go to the gym 4/5 times a week and eat healthy food.

The film wall-e got it spot on."

That’s what I was getting at, obese people using them. Keep it up mate, more power to you.

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

I think they're a god send to a lot of people and help many remain independent.

I do think there should be some mandatory instruction, similar to the type first time motorbike users have. I also think that they should be banned from the road unless they're crossing it. Rear view mirrors would be handy too.

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By *ccasionalfunCouple over a year ago

hereandthere

Our road is the road to the council estate from town. The fat fucks who need one because of their diet come past like leman 24h

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Our road is the road to the council estate from town. The fat fucks who need one because of their diet come past like leman 24h "

Haha

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By *ools and the brainCouple over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"Our road is the road to the council estate from town. The fat fucks who need one because of their diet come past like leman 24h "

On the way to Tesco or takeaway no doubt.

Look like I said.for people who have real issues such as arthritis,MS and general old age , disability .....whoherwise would be housebound I think it's brilliant.

There was a story a few years ago about an old fellow who suffe_ed from dementia who God confused and ended up on the hard shoulder of the M27 about a mile from the onramp.

Could have ended up very badly.

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By *eedsandyMan over a year ago

Leeds

"I think they are brilliant but there should be a book of rules for them.

They give a lot of people freedom they would not have.

Would you rather see more cars on the road ? With some people it’s the only way they can get out non thier own shopping ect.

Not having a pop just my way of seeing it

There are too many of them. Generally with very fat people on them who cannot walk because they are too fat.

And old people who have never driven before and are dangerous especially on crowded pavements. Some of the scooters are enormous.

You are right. There should be a book of rules and a test. Just because they are on the pavement, does not give them the right to try and run me over or push me out of the way.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

"Well are they? "

No, cars and lorries are taking over our streets and towns.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

One of my friends uses a mobility scooter he's in his early 40s and obese. He also has a number of chronic medical conditions and a life limiting condition. Part of the reason he is obese is linked to his medication and the rest is fuelled by the depression thay comes from being fit active amd having a career to being virtually housebound in a matter of months.

His scooter gives him a huge amount of independence. Do next time you sneer at some "fat fuck" remember you know fuck all about their story

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"One of my friends uses a mobility scooter he's in his early 40s and obese. He also has a number of chronic medical conditions and a life limiting condition. Part of the reason he is obese is linked to his medication and the rest is fuelled by the depression thay comes from being fit active amd having a career to being virtually housebound in a matter of months.

His scooter gives him a huge amount of independence. Do next time you sneer at some "fat fuck" remember you know fuck all about their story"

When you're disabled, the best thing in the world is being judged by the non disabled.

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By *otSoNewWalesCoupleCouple over a year ago

South Wales

"No.

Your thinking of Daleks

With wire baskets on the front?"

You don't think Daleks need to shop as well?

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By *oddyWoman over a year ago

between havant and chichester

where i live if you dont get out there way they try to knock you over or give you abuse

theres a couple who if they cant get on the train she gets off hers and sits on the trains step giving the guard abuse they now have to book ahead for the ramps

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By *gnitemybodyWoman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

No I don't think so not around here anyway.

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By *otSoNewWalesCoupleCouple over a year ago

South Wales

"Our road is the road to the council estate from town. The fat fucks who need one because of their diet come past like leman 24h "

Great profile and pics.

Really ugly attitude there.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If you are on a pavement and see a scooter coming towards you, I'm really struggling to see why some people have such an issue with giving them right of way?

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By *gnitemybodyWoman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

I'm just grateful I dont have to use one.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

His scooter gives him a huge amount of independence. Do next time you sneer at some "fat fuck" remember you know fuck all about their story"

exactly! ive looked after many people who have scooters..many of them you wouldnt be able to see the reason at a glance, and some others who are obese partly becasue of their immobility,condition and medication..no idea why some people think they are so superior they can decide whether others are disabled enough to need one..though i do agree the law needs updating on rules on using them..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Having just read the whole thread I have to say there are some truly vile attitudes being shown towards people who are unfortunate enough to not be able bodied.

Do you have any idea how shit it is to try and use public transport, or go to the shops or do just about anything when you can't walk far?

I assume some of the posters on here also get disproportionately angry about a blue badge holder if they don't have a visible disability?

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By *iss_tressWoman over a year ago

London

"Saw one towing another one yesterday, what a time to be alive."

don't know why that made me laugh out loud, but it did.

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By *alking HeadMan over a year ago

Bolton

Im suprised that they are still so massively heavy and cumbersome. I think Mr Musk needs to take a look at them, good PR and it'll save me putting my back out when I'm pushing one. (It was a favour, not being evil, their battery had failed!).

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Having just read the whole thread I have to say there are some truly vile attitudes being shown towards people who are unfortunate enough to not be able bodied.

Do you have any idea how shit it is to try and use public transport, or go to the shops or do just about anything when you can't walk far?

I assume some of the posters on here also get disproportionately angry about a blue badge holder if they don't have a visible disability?"

If this place is a fair representation of the general public, I want to kill myself.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

people are living longer, and people with disabilities have more chance of a better quality of life, better meds, physio etc. they will increase in number so anyone who thinks disabled people should be stuck in doors so as not to annoy anyone had better get used to them being out and about becasue the number will only increase! Can't believe how vile some of the posts are..presumably theyve never had an ill or disabled relative!

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By *wisted999Man over a year ago

North Bucks

Bloke in my little town won some well deserved compensation for his injuries and has purchased a mobility trike. He has chrome wheels and a Dab radio.

My Grandad spent years pushing my Grandma around who was rotund because she was not very mobile. A mobility scooter would have been a godsend. Anyone thinking she was fat and lazy would have felt my wrath.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

They're good for getting people about who otherwise wouldn't be able to but they should have a big list of rules that come with them! "

This.

In our area there's quite a few and most are respectful of road rules etc. They are a life saver for some people that would be housebound without them.

The issues we have are with the nasty types that ride around like they own the road or footpath, with no consideration of others.

But I'll admit that if I used one I'd probably get pissed off too if people were always growling at me to get out of the way. Respect goes both ways.

I think someone needs to design lighter more user friendly scooters for in towns and shops. Or design shops better for access as even big prams are impossible to get round shops anyway!

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By *eedsandyMan over a year ago

Leeds

"If you are on a pavement and see a scooter coming towards you, I'm really struggling to see why some people have such an issue with giving them right of way? "

Why should they use it as a weapon on a crowded pavement? If it is quiet, then yes of course they can be allowed past, as they are faster than walking pace, but when it is crowded, why should they use it as if it was an emergency vehicle with blue lights to part the traffic?

And of course some people are deserving of the scooter, but they are now cheap to buy, and many do, for no better reason than the fact that they are obese or lazy, or both.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"If you are on a pavement and see a scooter coming towards you, I'm really struggling to see why some people have such an issue with giving them right of way?

And of course some people are deserving of the scooter, but they are now cheap to buy, and many do, for no better reason than the fact that they are obese or lazy, or both."

and you can tell that by looking can you? what an ignorant, pejorative load of crap!

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

I've seen a man towing a small trailer on the road with one.

If they have a top speed of 8mph they are allowed on the road. If they have a top speed of 4mph they aren't.

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By *eedsandyMan over a year ago

Leeds

"If you are on a pavement and see a scooter coming towards you, I'm really struggling to see why some people have such an issue with giving them right of way?

And of course some people are deserving of the scooter, but they are now cheap to buy, and many do, for no better reason than the fact that they are obese or lazy, or both.

and you can tell that by looking can you? what an ignorant, pejorative load of crap!"

Yes. Quite easily.

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By *hubaysiWoman over a year ago

Leeds

"I think they are brilliant but there should be a book of rules for them.

They give a lot of people freedom they would not have.

Would you rather see more cars on the road ? With some people it’s the only way they can get out non thier own shopping ect.

Not having a pop just my way of seeing it

The only problem I have is the lack of road sense most of them have

I’ve just nearly been knocked over by one today! The woman looked like she devil with elbows out really going for it towards me. I know my hair is wild today but that’s just ridiculous coming at me like that!

Worry not Fabsters I managed to avoid her and I’m really fine

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

There's a lass downstairs from me who needs one, she's only about 8 stone wet, but she seems so get more punctures in a month than I've had in a lifetime of riding bikes and driving cars

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"If you are on a pavement and see a scooter coming towards you, I'm really struggling to see why some people have such an issue with giving them right of way?

And of course some people are deserving of the scooter, but they are now cheap to buy, and many do, for no better reason than the fact that they are obese or lazy, or both.

and you can tell that by looking can you? what an ignorant, pejorative load of crap!

Yes. Quite easily. "

You can tell by looking at someone whether they are disabled? Or just fat and lazy?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Saw one towing another one yesterday, what a time to be alive."

Haha thats hilarious

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I can't wait for their first 'bank job'!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I saw this coming 5 years ago...

The UK was a goldmine for mobility scooter companies with your raising obesity rates.

I was at a trade show 5 years ago and a company was looking for money to expand into UK and Europe....

After reading this thread, this company must have made billions....

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By *ccasionalfunCouple over a year ago

hereandthere

"I saw this coming 5 years ago...

The UK was a goldmine for mobility scooter companies with your raising obesity rates.

I was at a trade show 5 years ago and a company was looking for money to expand into UK and Europe....

After reading this thread, this company must have made billions...."

McDonald must make commission off the buggy companies as going to one and eating too much leads to the other.

I saw a woman on one a few days ago. She needed an 8 wheelers converting not a buggy

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My friend attached a small jet engine to one and used to take it to places like Santa Pod. It was clocked at 75mph. He's a braver and, so much more stupider man than I.

Fuck that for a game of dominoes!

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By *hatYorkLadMan over a year ago

York

I had to step out into a busy road the other day as two old raspberries on them had parked up next to each other and blocked the entire pavement so they could have a gossip

I've had one run into the back of my legs before as well.

They are good for the genuinely disabled to have some freedom, but I think there are a lot of lazy people who have them just to avoid walking. When I worked in Hull I used to see a tracksuit clad young guy with clearly no disabilities taking his kids to school on one!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I think they are brilliant but there should be a book of rules for them.

They give a lot of people freedom they would not have.

Would you rather see more cars on the road ? With some people it’s the only way they can get out non thier own shopping ect.

Not having a pop just my way of seeing it

The only problem I have is the lack of road sense most of them have

I once saw an old boy coming the wrong way up Wakefield Road in Bradford on one of those. He seemed happy despite the artics hammering down at him. (For this unlucky enough never to have been to Bradford, it’s a bloody great dual carriageway.)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I had to step out into a busy road the other day as two old raspberries on them had parked up next to each other and blocked the entire pavement so they could have a gossip

I've had one run into the back of my legs before as well.

How do you know he had no disabilities? You can assess that from his clothes?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

What a novel take on a fat bashing thread

It's no one's business why people have them but I agree that there should be some kind of test or something and regulation on road or pavement use for them.

The post moaning about not being able to take their bike in a shop is quite frankly ridiculous.... Buy a lock and remove the front wheel.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I think you have a point, but have you thought about the reasons?

I recently have been told most likely to have spinal stenosis.

This is what I have read this week

So the baby boom of the 1960’s created our first generation of high calcium diet people, most of who are reaching an age where spinal stenosis becomes an issue. This is the narrowing of the spinal canal as the vertebrae have excessively grown and shrunk the aperture in the middle, thus putting pressure on the spinal chord. This results in..

Inability to walk any distance without severe pain, lack of mobility, muscle pain in legs and back, any effort or physical movements completely tire you out.

Thus a lot more people my age are suffering this aggressive condition and have to result in using mobility aids to get around, thank god im not quite that bad yet, but it’s getting worse with every week that passes!!!

Now I’m not a big guy, 5’10” I’d guess, but ex sprinter, rugby player, football, just a normal guy. But this condition has affected me more each week. I can’t mow the lawns without stopping every 5 mins or so.

Anyway my point is

Instead of complaining try being more understanding as most of these people are in severe pain

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I was thinking of the obesity epidemic from living sedantry and obusing there bodies through poor diet and life style choices that I was thinking of. Type 2 diabetes is on the rise. They are prevalent where I live, soon they will be like mobile phones.

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By *hatYorkLadMan over a year ago

York

"I had to step out into a busy road the other day as two old raspberries on them had parked up next to each other and blocked the entire pavement so they could have a gossip

I've had one run into the back of my legs before as well.

How do you know he had no disabilities? You can assess that from his clothes?"

Well he got off it and trotted into the newsagents perfectly fine, I used to observe a lot whilst stuck in traffic on Holderness road...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

There are more reasons than you realise, I am learning a lot about this condition so if the diagnosis is correct I can face up to what lies ahead

I can understand why most people don’t know about this as I was exactly the same as you, my wife has no idea of how disabilitating the condition is. One thing that aggravates it and makes it much worse is walking!!

Recently she and I did Rome where I walked 34 miles in 4 days in agony through most of it!

But she doesn’t want to know, told her she should read up about this condition and she just waves it away and dismisses it, I sort of understand as her Mum died of the c word when she was at school, so illnesses she doesn’t want to think about them

Any way enough ranting, just trying to put a little perspective on your rant lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I had to step out into a busy road the other day as two old raspberries on them had parked up next to each other and blocked the entire pavement so they could have a gossip

I've had one run into the back of my legs before as well.

How do you know he had no disabilities? You can assess that from his clothes?

Well he got off it and trotted into the newsagents perfectly fine, I used to observe a lot whilst stuck in traffic on Holderness road..."

Oh so the fact he can walk a few metres, right...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I had to step out into a busy road the other day as two old raspberries on them had parked up next to each other and blocked the entire pavement so they could have a gossip

I've had one run into the back of my legs before as well.

How do you know he had no disabilities? You can assess that from his clothes?

Well he got off it and trotted into the newsagents perfectly fine, I used to observe a lot whilst stuck in traffic on Holderness road...

Oh so the fact he can walk a few metres, right..."

Anyone suffering my condition can walk a few paces, but much further causes severe pain

Please check it out

Spinal stenosis

Honestly I am shocked how little I knew

I thought I had ligiment damage

I am able to walk about it’s very painful but at the moment I’m coping. Some cannot and are in wheelchairs

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Saw a woman in one in ASDA the other day, it was bigger than most small compact cars!

We are all for them but used responsibly and not as a tool to barge people out of the way. We have both a scooter and a wheelchair for Minnie but find the chair easier most of the time, people tend to be oblivious to the scooter and just stand in the way when she wants to get past!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What a novel take on a fat bashing thread

It's no one's business why people have them but I agree that there should be some kind of test or something and regulation on road or pavement use for them.

The post moaning about not being able to take their bike in a shop is quite frankly ridiculous.... Buy a lock and remove the front wheel. "

I know, right!?

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By *harliebbwWoman over a year ago

Birmingham

Think they need testing taxing and need insurence and rules.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I had to step out into a busy road the other day as two old raspberries on them had parked up next to each other and blocked the entire pavement so they could have a gossip

I've had one run into the back of my legs before as well.

How do you know he had no disabilities? You can assess that from his clothes?

Well he got off it and trotted into the newsagents perfectly fine, I used to observe a lot whilst stuck in traffic on Holderness road..."

My Mum had to have a wheelchair for her cancer. She could still walk, but it gave her the confidence to go out. Granted, it’s not a scooter, but I imagine it’s the same for many people.

Don’t judge everyone you see because it appears they’re completely fine. You have zero idea about their life.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I was thinking of the obesity epidemic from living sedantry and obusing there bodies through poor diet and life style choices that I was thinking of. Type 2 diabetes is on the rise. They are prevalent where I live, soon they will be like mobile phones."

The only people I ever see on scooters are the elderly, or, on a rare occasion, a very large person. Obviously it’s more acceptable for an elderly person to have one, because, y’know, they’re not seen as lazy and disgusting.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Dam right.

I live in god's waiting room and have been run into once and seen a child knocked flying by a pensioner ploughing through the high St.Crazy old bastards.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

I think they are taking over our streets, but I think they are a good thing for the less abled. However I think some of them need to have more respect for other path users, especially young children who aren't always aware of them, coming up behind them. I think they should pay some kind of insurance, in case of accidents.

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By *acavityMan over a year ago

Redditch

A colleague's mother was pinned against a shop counter, by someone who had hi_ed a scooter at the shopping centre.

The 'driver' couldn't find reverse and wasn't in control.

So if people have them, it should come with training.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"A colleague's mother was pinned against a shop counter, by someone who had hi_ed a scooter at the shopping centre.

The 'driver' couldn't find reverse and wasn't in control.

So if people have them, it should come with training.

Yes, they should

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

"Think they need testing taxing and need insurence and rules. "

Taxing for what? They are electric so are zero-emission vehicles.

Those who complain about mobility scooters using the roads, stop & think for a moment about street design.

How many dropped kerbs at junctions are there? How much street furniture is blocking a footway?

How many ignorant & selfish motorists have parked their 2ton wankermobiles on the footway forcing people into the roads?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I don't see loads about but there is one on the school run, and the Mum stands her son in front of her aboard the scooter as she takes him to school. I have no idea who she is or what is wrong with her, but seeing them raises two thoughts, 1 - it's inc_edibly dangerous as she can barely see what's in front and it's only a matter of time before she hits someone, most likely a child and 2 - if they are limited to 4mph that's walking speed so why can't he walk alongside? She's overweight and the son is certainly heading that way too? It really makes me cross that people seem to care so little about their child's health.

Ginger

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By *innie The MinxWoman over a year ago

Under the Duvet

"A colleague's mother was pinned against a shop counter, by someone who had hi_ed a scooter at the shopping centre.

I'm sure I've seen that vid on xhamster. ..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

They are in my villiage

There is one that I see drive to the pub every day. The scooter sits outside and he drives it home after a day of boozing

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

There's several around my way, a couple of ladies with only 1 leg each, a young lady about 20ish amongst them. There's a fat lady uses one but I know for a fact it's medically related. Most of the ones round my way use them responsibly except for one chap who rides in the road.

I think most of the people using them actually need one. It's another case of the few (bad users) spoiling it for others.

There should be rules though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"What a novel take on a fat bashing thread

It's no one's business why people have them but I agree that there should be some kind of test or something and regulation on road or pavement use for them.

The post moaning about not being able to take their bike in a shop is quite frankly ridiculous.... Buy a lock and remove the front wheel. "

Thanks for your input.

Kind regards X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've seen a few d*unk driving ones

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"A lady at work has one (I work in a care home to those that don’t know). She had been asking for one for ages but as she doesn’t tend to look in front of her due to a disability we tried to steer her away from it and take her for trips in a wheelchair (she can’t walk unaided) but while I was away on honeymoon the be manager gave her the green light and now she has a beast of a scooter that she can’t control very well, she doesn’t listen to anyone that takes her out and far too big to take into shops and this means having to follow her with her frame which she can’t do for long. Sometimes I wish people would listen to me, even the manager took her out the other day and the lady took her legs out, she did a toilet roll display when I took her!

There should be somekind of test to pass before being allowed one of these.

Geeky x"

Very good point about a test! They could do serious damage if they rammed into a little kid or an old person.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"What a novel take on a fat bashing thread

It's no one's business why people have them but I agree that there should be some kind of test or something and regulation on road or pavement use for them.

The post moaning about not being able to take their bike in a shop is quite frankly ridiculous.... Buy a lock and remove the front wheel.

Thanks for your input.

Kind regards X"

You're very welcome!

I look forward to me king further inputs in the future.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS over a year ago

Central

It's important for people with limited mobility to be able to venture and have ability to get around that's not dependent upon others or limited public transport. However, I fear for peoples' safety, due to the way that some people use their scooters. Driving in the dark on a road, sometimes major roads with heavy traffic, driving too fast on footpaths etc. An irreversible speed limit would be ideal for those not licensed for the highway. And it would be great if people undertook training in their use. Someone who's never driven a motor vehicle should require some prior training before entering the public highway too.

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By *edMan over a year ago

cambridgeshire

Since the subject has been raised.

Pet peeve of someone I know, who served this country all his younger life so that those who want to restrict the freedoms of anyone not as perfect as they are, and is forced to use one to be mobile..

Don't park cars on the pavement,blocking it, and then whinge about mobility scooters on the road.

And try to be aware of, and give people on scooters space and teach your kids the same manners. You are much more fortunate than they are..

Feel better to get that off my chest

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It's important for people with limited mobility to be able to venture and have ability to get around that's not dependent upon others or limited public transport. However, I fear for peoples' safety, due to the way that some people use their scooters. Driving in the dark on a road, sometimes major roads with heavy traffic, driving too fast on footpaths etc. An irreversible speed limit would be ideal for those not licensed for the highway. And it would be great if people undertook training in their use. Someone who's never driven a motor vehicle should require some prior training before entering the public highway too.

My lady I care for can’t go faster than a certain speed but she has a tendency to look to the right and not in front of her and my worry is (she said she is looking in front) that she (if it’s ever deemed ok for her to venture out on her own on it) will be going along and not see a small child or something. I do believe tests should be taken. Plus also there is the fact and can’t walk unaided so if she had to get off it at any point this is also a risk (if ever on her own) to herself.

I’ve told management my fears and I think since the episode last week of the manager being run over I think her outings with or without a carer is limited, unless in a wheelchair.

Geeky x"

I'm not sure that this forum is the appropriate place to be discussing one of your resident's so critically.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"What a novel take on a fat bashing thread

It's no one's business why people have them but I agree that there should be some kind of test or something and regulation on road or pavement use for them.

The post moaning about not being able to take their bike in a shop is quite frankly ridiculous.... Buy a lock and remove the front wheel.

Thanks for your input.

Kind regards X

You're very welcome!

I look forward to me king further inputs in the future. "

All the best to you X

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"What a novel take on a fat bashing thread

It's no one's business why people have them but I agree that there should be some kind of test or something and regulation on road or pavement use for them.

The post moaning about not being able to take their bike in a shop is quite frankly ridiculous.... Buy a lock and remove the front wheel.

Thanks for your input.

Kind regards X

You're very welcome!

I look forward to me king further inputs in the future.

All the best to you X"

And you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

where i live they seem too like gods waiting room

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Since the subject has been raised.

Pet peeve of someone I know, who served this country all his younger life so that those who want to restrict the freedoms of anyone not as perfect as they are, and is forced to use one to be mobile..

Don't park cars on the pavement,blocking it, and then whinge about mobility scooters on the road.

And try to be aware of, and give people on scooters space and teach your kids the same manners. You are much more fortunate than they are..

Feel better to get that off my chest

Well said

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By *wisted999Man over a year ago

North Bucks

"Since the subject has been raised.

Pet peeve of someone I know, who served this country all his younger life so that those who want to restrict the freedoms of anyone not as perfect as they are, and is forced to use one to be mobile..

Don't park cars on the pavement,blocking it, and then whinge about mobility scooters on the road.

And try to be aware of, and give people on scooters space and teach your kids the same manners. You are much more fortunate than they are..

Feel better to get that off my chest

I have neither children in a push chair or mobility scooter and it fills me with righteous fury when I see people park on the pavement.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Why should being "fat" exclude people?

What if being overweight is a symptom of illness? And if it isn;t, are you suggesting the morbidly obese should be socially isolated?

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By *ccasionalfunCouple over a year ago

hereandthere

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Why should being "fat" exclude people?

What if being overweight is a symptom of illness? And if it isn;t, are you suggesting the morbidly obese should be socially isolated? "

Fat comes from calories. If you are prone to it or medication alters your metabolism. Then adjust diet to suit. No excuse

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Do we the tax payer pay for these people to have the scooters? If not then the reason they have them is pretty much fuck all to do with you or anyone else.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Why should being "fat" exclude people?

What if being overweight is a symptom of illness? And if it isn;t, are you suggesting the morbidly obese should be socially isolated?

Fat comes from calories. If you are prone to it or medication alters your metabolism. Then adjust diet to suit. No excuse "

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By *wisted999Man over a year ago

North Bucks

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Why should being "fat" exclude people?

What if being overweight is a symptom of illness? And if it isn;t, are you suggesting the morbidly obese should be socially isolated?

Fat comes from calories. If you are prone to it or medication alters your metabolism. Then adjust diet to suit. No excuse

Slight over simplification but they do have a point.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

They are the new hoodie/ Rottweiler/ giant rat.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Do we the tax payer pay for these people to have the scooters? If not then the reason they have them is pretty much fuck all to do with you or anyone else. "

Presumably it's okay for kids to cycle on footpaths or pedestrianised areas as well if the government hasn't bought their bikes?

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By *alking DisasterWoman over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Why should being "fat" exclude people?

What if being overweight is a symptom of illness? And if it isn;t, are you suggesting the morbidly obese should be socially isolated?

Fat comes from calories. If you are prone to it or medication alters your metabolism. Then adjust diet to suit. No excuse

Slight over simplification but they do have a point. "

Not at all. Weight gain is the side effect of some medication. Adjusting your diet (eating less/ exercising more) does not always stop the weight gain.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Why should being "fat" exclude people?

What if being overweight is a symptom of illness? And if it isn;t, are you suggesting the morbidly obese should be socially isolated?

Fat comes from calories. If you are prone to it or medication alters your metabolism. Then adjust diet to suit. No excuse

Slight over simplification but they do have a point.

Not at all. Weight gain is the side effect of some medication. Adjusting your diet (eating less/ exercising more) does not always stop the weight gain."

No problem with that but how low do you reckon the percentage is of people on mobility scooters in this situation?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Why should being "fat" exclude people?

What if being overweight is a symptom of illness? And if it isn;t, are you suggesting the morbidly obese should be socially isolated?

Fat comes from calories. If you are prone to it or medication alters your metabolism. Then adjust diet to suit. No excuse

Slight over simplification but they do have a point.

Not at all. Weight gain is the side effect of some medication. Adjusting your diet (eating less/ exercising more) does not always stop the weight gain.

No problem with that but how low do you reckon the percentage is of people on mobility scooters in this situation?"

I'd ask but they go too fast!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Why should being "fat" exclude people?

What if being overweight is a symptom of illness? And if it isn;t, are you suggesting the morbidly obese should be socially isolated?

Fat comes from calories. If you are prone to it or medication alters your metabolism. Then adjust diet to suit. No excuse

Slight over simplification but they do have a point.

Not at all. Weight gain is the side effect of some medication. Adjusting your diet (eating less/ exercising more) does not always stop the weight gain.

No problem with that but how low do you reckon the percentage is of people on mobility scooters in this situation?"

We all know that the answer to that is a nominal amount. And many of those that are overweight, it will almost be in conjunction with an illness, not just being "fat lazy fuckers".

This thread is about attacking the disabled and the old but attacking the overweight is more acceptable so they are being used to mask the target.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Why should being "fat" exclude people?

What if being overweight is a symptom of illness? And if it isn;t, are you suggesting the morbidly obese should be socially isolated?

Fat comes from calories. If you are prone to it or medication alters your metabolism. Then adjust diet to suit. No excuse

Slight over simplification but they do have a point.

Not at all. Weight gain is the side effect of some medication. Adjusting your diet (eating less/ exercising more) does not always stop the weight gain.

No problem with that but how low do you reckon the percentage is of people on mobility scooters in this situation?

We all know that the answer to that is a nominal amount. And many of those that are overweight, it will almost be in conjunction with an illness, not just being "fat lazy fuckers".

This thread is about attacking the disabled and the old but attacking the overweight is more acceptable so they are being used to mask the target."

Au contraire, certainly on my part anyway, these along with disabled parking bays are being mis-used and abused by people who don't need them. All the assistance possible should be given to people who require help due to infirmity or disability but those who haven't should be stopped.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Which came first the obesity or the scooter were thy given to them as too fat to walk

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By *ools and the brainCouple over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Why should being "fat" exclude people?

What if being overweight is a symptom of illness? And if it isn;t, are you suggesting the morbidly obese should be socially isolated? "

Certain medications can cause water retention and bloating.

Also some can impair metabolism.

But I am not aware of any medication that makes you morbidly obese!

And please tell me an illness that causes someone to be 30stone plus?

Agreed their are certain conditions and illnesses that impair mobility and thus results in weight gain,and I do feel sorry for them.

But these kind of diseases are pretty rare and judging by the amount of extremely large people I see using them I would imagine that they are suffering from a completely different condition all together.

Government records are stating that obesity is The biggest health issue of our generation.

The rate at which type 2 diabetes is rising it's at almost epidemic proportions, below knee amputation is one of the if not the most common operation of its type today.

Obesity is not (normally) caused by an illness or reaction to drugs the percentage that are in this bracket is very small.

Obesity is caused by cramming more calories inside than you can burn. That's a fact.

I am not having a dig at people who have a genuine disability as that would be grossly insensitive and I would be a total dick head.

It's the people who are just damn right lazy and can't even be bothe_ed to help themselves and just continue to add to their own problems.

I am not generalising regards everyone who uses them as once again that's ridiculous to assume that everyone who uses one is lazy.

However it's just as ridiculous to assume that everyone who does genuinely needs one.

Remember these things are available to purchase from pretty much any high street by anyone nationwide.

If they we medically necessary they would be controlled just like any other perscription.

Yes some are given by the council or NHS.

Look I am only speaking from personal experience of what I have seen.

I work in social housing and get very involved in disabled adaptations for many different people with varying degrees of illnesses and conditions.

And the genuine people tend to be very proactive in helping themselves lead as normal a life as possible.

It's the inc_edibly lazy ones who are members of this current the world owes me a living type that gives genuine users a bad name.

I am not going to go into too many details as to the amount of people who I have delt with but when you meet people who are literally to lazy to get out of the buggy to open their garage door and even close it after themselves,then see how much takeaway food and fizzy drinks they consume on almost an industrial scale.

It does kind of taint your view on very large people who use these devices, you become very cynical and thick skinned.

The worst thing is that for every lazy obese person who is getting medical and financial assistance from NHS and government there are probably ten really genuine people who need help but can't get it due to unavailable funds and are housebound unnecessarily.

Oh and btw I'm type 2 diabetic and work very hard at not being so.

Genetics and age play a huge part but so does being lazy.

It's about time people started taking responsibility for their actions and stop expecting the rest of us to bail them out and feel sorry for them.

Or as I said previously 50 years from now the first world countries will be like the film wall-e where everyone is obese.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Yes, they are! Two things need to be introduced:

1) you must actually qualify to need one, being fat and/or lazy doesn't count.

and

2) you must pass a test before being allowed out on the street on one.

Do we the tax payer pay for these people to have the scooters? If not then the reason they have them is pretty much fuck all to do with you or anyone else.

Presumably it's okay for kids to cycle on footpaths or pedestrianised areas as well if the government hasn't bought their bikes?"

What?!