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Scooter/wheelchair registration

4th December 2006

It has emerged recently that many Class 3 scooter/buggy users, and some Shopmobility schemes, are unaware that this type of vehicle must be registered with DVLA. A Form V55/5 is necessary, which requests details of the vehicle concerned, and this should be completed and sent to DVLA. They will issue a registration disc which should be displayed on the vehicle. There is no charge for this and there is currently no need to produce evidence of insurance.

There has recently been a review commissioned by Department for Transport, covering ‘Class 2 and Class 3 vehicles. Its main recommendations are that:-

Third Party insurance be made compulsory for both Class 2 and Class 3 vehicles.
They suggest a re-evaluation of the effectiveness of registration, whilst keeping the present Vehicle Excise Duty exemption.
Better training and advice be given to potential users, particularly at the point of any sale of powered scooters or wheelchairs.

Full details of the review can be accessed on the DfT website by clicking here.