18AMeaning of personal mobility device

18A Meaning of personal mobility device personal mobility device— (a) means a device— (i) propelled by an electric motor; and (ii) designed for use by only 1 person; and (iii) weighing not more than 60kg unladen; and (iv) with 1 or more wheels; and (v) with a brake system; and (vi) that cannot travel faster than 25km/h on level ground; and (vii) with dimensions not more than— (A) 1 250mm in length; and (B) 700mm in width; and (C) 1 350mm in height; but (b) does not include a motorised wheelchair. Examples—par (a) (i) • a segway-like device • an electric scooter • an electrically propelled skateboard Note Personal mobility device does not include wheeled recreational devices or wheeled toys because they are not propelled by electric motors.

Application of this regulation Part 2 Road users and vehicles Division 2.2