BACKGROUND
MovingLife's ATTO is an advanced-technology
Class A mobility scooter, designed for use
indoors and on outdoors. When driving on a
sidewalk you should always follow pedestrian
rules. You should give pedestrians priority and
show consideration for other sidewalk users,
particularly those with a hearing or visual
impairment who may not be aware of your
presence on a mobility scooter.
In most countries, mobility scooters may
only be used by a disabled person, or by a
nondisabled person demonstrating a vehicle
before sale, training a disabled user or taking
the vehicle to or from maintenance or repair.
A disabled person in this context is someone
with an injury, physical disability, or medical
condition which means that they are unable
to walk or have difculty walking.If you are
using a mobility vehicle for the rst time, or if
it has been a while since you have driven one,
you are strongly advised to get some training
to ensure that you can steer and control
the vehicle properly, especially on uneven
surfaces. Your assessment should include
checking your eyesight, reaction time, balance
and posture, ability to sit for long periods of
time, concentration and ability to get on and
off the ATTO. You may also want to consider
having a regular review of your driving skills.
Although in most countries there are no
legal eyesight requirements, good vision
is important for driving a mobility vehicle
safely. You should be able to judge distances,
recognize obstacles and hazards, and be able
to see pedestrians and other road users. Poor
eyesight could be a contributory factor in an
accident and could render you liable for a
compensation claim. Vision can change with
age and you are recommended to have regular
sight tests.
If you are eligible to be registered as severely
sight impaired (blind), you should not drive a
mobility scooter as this would put yourself and
others at risk.
If you are eligible to be registered as sight
impaired (partially sighted), you should consult
your optometrist or doctor.
If you regularly take medication that makes
you drowsy, you should consider whether it
would be safe to use a mobility scooter. If you
are in any doubt, consult your doctor. You
should not use a mobility scooter if you have
been drinking alcohol.
ATTO can be used in pedestrian areas;
on footpaths, pavements, sidewalks and
bridleways. It can be used on the road if
a pavement is not available, or where it is
necessary to cross the road.
Subject to space availability and depending
on local regulations, you may be able to travel
with your ATTO on buses and trains, so long
as those vehicles are constructed or adapted
to carry a mobility scooter, and providing that
ATTO ts on board.
NOTE
Laws and regulation may vary from
country to country and from state to
state. Always check with local authorities
to ensure that you can use your mobility
scooter and that you understand the
local restrictions that apply to you and
your ATTO.
