mobility scooter mishap
A mobility scooter user is calling
on local government to ensure
footpaths are clear.
mobility
equipment
because I can’t get past if there went through a three-hour training
is something blocking the path. I course with the Department of
decided to head to the road to get Veteran Affairs. The main message
around, but the angle of the kerb was to avoid going on the road
Ex-serviceman Paul Shiels relies was too severe, and I tipped the unless absolutely necessary. So, if
on his mobility scooter for scooter, with its weight pinning me I’m not meant to go on the road,
independence. to the ground. Thankfully, there then more needs to be done to
was a motorist who helped me.” ensure the paths are kept clear."
a footpath that I’m familiar with,” Paul pulled up from the accident Paul’s council have agreed to
he explained. “There were some with a head wound, and bruising, consider the recommendations of
wheelie bins out for collection, but said the more painful thing has enforcing bins to be placed along
but they were positioned on the been following up with council. the gutter of the road.
“I did get a response to my initial “My aim is to have councils ensure
“In January I was travelling along
footpath in a way that meant I
couldn’t get around them.
email, but I don’t think it went footpaths are clear, and if they’re
“When this has happened before far enough,” Paul said. “Before I not, provide a safe passage onto
I just turn around and go home, could ride my mobility scooter, I the road way.”
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