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BACKGROUND
you are eligible to be registered as sight impaired
(partially sighted), you should speak to 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.
Mobility scooter can be used on footpaths,
pavements, bridleways, and in pedestrian areas and
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 in your mobility
scooter on buses and trains, so long as those vehicles
are constructed or adapted to carry a mobility
scooter, and providing that your mobility scooter fits
in.
Laws and regulation may vary from
country to country and from state to state. Always
check with local authorities to ensure you are allowed
to use your mobility scooter and of the restrictions
that apply.
Certification and Compliance
The ATTO Mobility Scooter is designed to comply with
the following international safety requirements for
medical electrical equipment:
Safety: EN 12182 and ISO 7176-15
EMC: ISO 7176-21
Risk Management: ISO 14971
Regulatory Compliance: EEC: Annex V of 93/42/EEC
The European Medical Devices Directive of 93/42/EEC
classifies the ATTO Mobility Scooter as a Class I
device.
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