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From a Customer on June 4, 2010 about the EV-Rider Royale IV Deluxe Mobility Scooter

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By JOHN SEEWER

The Associated Press
Monday, May 10, 2010; 3:06 PM

TOLEDO, Ohio — Lonnie Acton’s lifeless body sat in a wheelchair fastened to the floor of a mangled minibus. No shoulder or lap belt protected him.

Those restraints, attached to the bus, are specially made to secure passengers in their wheelchairs. They weren’t being used when a tractor-trailer slid across a snowy highway and slammed into the bus in January, killing Acton and two other residents of a special-needs center in western Ohio.

While federal law requires buses to be equipped with straps that lock down wheelchairs, as well as seat belts and shoulder harnesses to secure passengers themselves, laws in Ohio and most states don’t require that people in wheelchairs on small buses and vans actually wear the seat belts – even though they’re vulnerable to injuries from being tossed around in an accident.

“It just doesn’t make any sense,” said Acton’s stepfather, Steve Hoessli. “If they’re required to have restraints, why aren’t they required to use them?”

A review by The Associated Press of seat belt laws in all states found just five – Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota, Washington and Wisconsin – that require both wheelchairs and their users to be secured on paratransit buses that help people in wheelchairs to travel to work, doctor’s offices and shopping centers.

Just a handful of other states require seat belt use for wheelchairs, with some exceptions.

Oregon requires buckling up on commercial buses with less than 16 seats but says nothing about floor restraints. New Jersey limits its requirements to passenger cars and vans. North Carolina’s law doesn’t mention wheelchairs, but a state police spokesman said the rules cover nearly all vehicles.

It’s not known how many people riding in wheelchairs are injured in vehicle accidents because little data are available.

University of Michigan researchers have found 52 auto crashes involving wheelchairs during the past three years. While not a comprehensive list, the accident data show that simply strapping a wheelchair to the floor of a bus or van wasn’t enough protection.

In most of the crashes the wheelchairs were secured. However, seat belts weren’t always used or fastened the right way, and in some instances, people slid from under lap belts and were injured.

“By and large, many of these injuries are preventable if the restraints had been used, or used properly,” said Gina Bertocci, a professor who works in wheelchair transportation safety at the University of Louisville.

A survey of wheelchair users who ride on public and private transportation found in 2007 that one in seven never used restraints, mainly because drivers didn’t take time or know how to secure their wheelchairs and lap belts, according to Easter Seals Project Action, a program that helps the disabled with transportation.

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OUTSTANDING FEATURES

• Rear suspension for a smooth ride indoors and out.
• Ultra-simple lock-up for easy disasembly.
• Battery charge range is 25 miles.
• Weight capacity is 350 lbs.
• Top speed of 6 MPH.

		19 CUSTOMERS’ FEEDBACK
BUY from SPINLIFE	Pride Mobility Legend 4-Wheel Scooter: 4.7-Star Rated		PROS	CONS
		Ease of Use
		Stable
		Power
		Suspension
	CUSTOMER COMMENTS	Seat
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	• “The Legend 4-wheeler is a stable and durable scooter. It runs a long time on a battery charge and has plenty of power. It is easy to use and manuever. The accessibility features are well-thought out for the user.” • “The Legend is stable, safe, easy to use, and has a powerful motor.” • “makes me self sufficient and is very sturdy and easy to use. the design is very comfortable and the product is well worth what I paid for it.”	• “A little bumpy on grass or gravel but traverses them well. Slight rattle on uneven terrain. I would have preferred a basket for the back rather than the front. Rearview mirror leaves a little to be desired.” • “When riding on an unpaved surface it gives a bumpy ride. It is heavy for one person to take apart and load in a car. We have not had any problems.” • “She adds that it’s weakness is the suspension. Rough ride over uneven side walks and handicap ramps at curbside. She suggests a better seat or better suspension.”
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OUTSTANDING FEATURES

• All new tubular design.
• Unique, under-seat storage basket provides a large cargo area that’s safe and secure.
• Dual throttle controls with both thumb and finger levers.
• Standard swivel seat and flip-up armrests for easy transfers.
• Rubber floor mat for optimum durability.

		12 CUSTOMERS’ FEEDBACK
BUY from SPINLIFE	Golden Technologies Liteway Folding Scooter: 4.8-Star Rated		PROS	CONS
		Light Weight
		Disassembly
		Sturdy
		Steering
	CUSTOMER COMMENTS	Rear Mirror
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	• “It’s easy to disassemble and very light weight. I really like the foot and leg room it has which none of the other inexpensive scooters had to offer.” • “Easy to use and easy to transport. Lite Way Travel Scooter helps me to go places I couldn’t go before,because of too much walking. Such as craft shows, Museums etc.” • “well built, solid frame, comes apart easily”	• “The rear view mirror is pretty low quality, not at all like the good mirror I ordered when I bout my Legend Scooter 3 years ago” • “the steering was a little sensitive at first , compared to the larger scooters my wife would use in the department stores, it just takes a little getting use to, and she loves it now.” • “forward and reverse levers are too far away from handlebars for smaller hands. included thumb levers came without mounting screws so I can’t use them.”
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BUY from 1800WHEELCHAIRS	Golden Technologies Liteway Folding Scooter: 5-Star Rated		PROS	CONS
		Comfort
		Ease of Use
		Transport
		Battery Life
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	• “This is the 5th scooter that I have owned. I use it for shopping and for travel. This is by far the easiest scooter I have seen to transport in a car trunk. The disassemby and reassembly is simple and fast. The scooter is maneuverable and the battery life has proven to be outstanding. The speed is OK… but not the fastest. It is overall an excellent choice. I would definately purchase it again. Highly recommended.”	CONS
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BUY from AMAZON	Not currently offered by Amazon		PROS	CONS
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OUTSTANDING FEATURES

• A full-sized 3-wheel scooter at a travel scooter price.
• For indoor and outdoor use.
• Includes a forward/reverse sliding seat.
• Disassembles into 5 pieces for easy transport.
• Seat size 18″ x 16″.
• Battery charge range is 20 miles.

		54 CUSTOMERS’ FEEDBACK
BUY from SPINLIFE	Drive Daytona GT 3-Wheel Scooter: 4.6-Star Rated		PROS	CONS
		Price
		Ease of Use
		Indoor Use
		Lights
		Full Charge
		Turn Radius
		Turn Stability
		Speed
		Sturdy
		Basket
	CUSTOMER COMMENTS	Directions
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	• “Ease of use,made well,handle road good, great speed, good turning radius,great battery life,good seat adjustments, just about everything that I can think of.” • “Ease of use; ease recharging battery. Guides well….no problem getting on and off the elevator in my building.” • “Good looking machine. Handy to keep in a small apartment. Runs great! Easy to use. Gets into the small spaces like doors, elevators etc., with ease.”	• “Due to its light weight one has to be careful not to make fast turns, especially right turns.” • “When I first got it I took a ride and tipped over , I just hope I don’t get hurt , I wish they told me about the 4 wheel scooter , I would of got that instead , instead of this model , as I don’t feel safe” • “There are no weaknesses that are known. One must learn its capablities for safety. There is feeling it maybe can tip over, hitting an unseen hole.”
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BUY from 1800WHEELCHAIRS	Drive Daytona GT 3-Wheel Scooter: 4-Star Rated		PROS	CONS
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		Back Up Beeper
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	• “After back surgery, the scooter gives me my freedom back. It does have problems with making tight turns but overall it has been very effective in use. I would recommend it for anyone who needs to be mobile but also has the ability to walk some on their own.” • “It has been very good for me because it works so well outside. Has gone over every type of terrain. I have 2 small kids and I can go anywhere outside.”	CONS
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OUTSTANDING FEATURES

• Reclining, Foldable, and 360° Swivel Captain’s Chair.
• Anti-Tip Wheels for Greater Safety.
• Top Speed of 9 MPH.
• Battery Charge Range is 38 Miles.
• Weight Capacity is 500 lbs.

		5 CUSTOMERS’ FEEDBACK
BUY from SPINLIFE	ActiveCare Medical Osprey: 5-Star Rated		PROS	CONS
		Ease of Use
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		Too Wide
		Horn
	CUSTOMER COMMENTS	Directions
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	• “1.ease of use 2.plenty of power 3.good speed control with dial 4.excellent stability 5.excellent comfort and mobility” • “durabilty easy to manuver” • “Speed, clearance of 7″, distance 38mi, air tires, adjustable seat.”	• “7-inch clearance does not extend to area under motor[1-inch] and rear anti-tip wheels are too low” • “directions-there a paket of bolts an nuts that came with product,with no way or what to do with them.check them out.also easyest way to bolt seat on.” • “to wide for apartment”
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BUY from 1800WHEELCHAIRS	ActiveCare Medical Osprey: 5-Star Rated		PROS	CONS
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	• “The biggest problem for me, is will, not really a problem, I have people come up to me wanting to know more about the scooter, where they can get one. Everyone loves the look of this scooter, when I move out at full speed, they go nuts over it. I love the four wheel supention system, very smooth over bumpy sidewalks. I plan to buy the trailor it can pull, soon. This is the fourth scooter I’ve had so far, its the best one by far. The seat puts you at a height people in stors can see you, and that makes it easier to talk with people. If you get one, be prepared to talk to a lot of people about it.”	CONS
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OUTSTANDING FEATURES

• Best Value for a 385-pound weight capacity.
• Power Settings for Indoor and Outdoor use.
• Full Front Suspension for a Smooth Ride.
• Battery Charge Range is 20 miles.
• Heaviest Piece is Only 64 lbs.

		99 CUSTOMERS’ FEEDBACK
BUY from SPINLIFE	Drive Medical Odyssey: 4.7-Star Rated		PROS	CONS
		Stability
		Outdoor Use
		Comfort
		Turning Radius
		Power
		Speed
		Battery Life
		Transport
		Assembly
		Horn
		Back-Up Alarm
		Clearance
		Battery Charge
	CUSTOMER COMMENTS	Features
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	• “Sturdily built; good ground clearance; easy to operate; comfortable” • “This is GREAT for the outdoors! I have taken it camping and to an outdoor festival and it was great. Lots of power, good ground clearance, durable tires. The charge lasts a long time and the basket and headlights are very handy. I have a blast with it!” • “Beauty, functionalaty, power, price, quality. come immediatly to mind. I bought this for my sister, it works, she loves the scooter and its looks. she needed to get around on her seven acres uneven ground. the clearance is exceptional for this type of unit tire size is a real plus. I love it.” • “Good mobility, able to move with ease down graveled alleyway and even across the lawn. Very durable.”	• “So far we have not found any. My suggestion, though, is to please let people know that the batteries are not connected when they are shipped! It took 3 phone calls and 2 days to figure that out. A tag on the handle telling people to connect the batteries would have saved lots of frustation in the beginning.” • “My only criticism of this fine product is the large turning radius. However my purpose in buying this particular machine was for use outdoors and in larger stores such as Home Depot, Lowes, Etc. I don’t fell that the turning radius will be much of a problem in these environments.” • “like but, turning circle TOO large, makes getting around turns difficult, need larger baskit at times, charging unit confusing” • “Horn is kind of a joke, needs to be louder to actually be a horn.”
		4 CUSTOMERS’ FEEDBACK
BUY from 1800WHEELCHAIRS	Drive Medical Odyssey: 5-Star Rated		PROS	CONS
		Comfort
		Ease of Use
		Speed
		Cane Holder
		Outdoors
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	• “Multiple sclerosis limits my ability to walk and the Odyssey is the perfect vehicle to get around my acre of land to do yardwork. Big tires, stable, rugged, powerful, reasonable price, very happy after two years of ownership.” • “I LOVE my scooter, I get comments everywhere I go. People are always asking How Much did I have to pay for it, and when I tell them they want to know where did I get it. ” • “very well pleased with its performance”	• “The only thing I wish is that I could buy a cane holder for it.”
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BUY from AMAZON	Drive Medical Odyssey: 5-Star Rated		PROS	CONS
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	• “I am in love, this scooter is fantastic, it goes 20 miles without charging, it has anti tippers, so you won’t tip over, it drives a good rate of speed, has a horn when you back up, has directionals it has the horn when you back up, and it is so comfortable. You can adjust the seat to where you need it to be, I bought the Scooter Canopy to go with it http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QUJ46K . I suggest that you buy a backpack for the back. You won’t be sorry that you bought this nor from gomobility solutions which has been very instrumental in getting my scooter…Best company that Amazon has…”	CONS

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Mobility scooter rules must be clarified and a fit-to-drive test considered, MPs have said, following accidents involving the vehicles.


The House of Commons Transport Committee said better figures on the use of scooters needed to be collected.

It argued a review in 2005 had been largely ignored and new information needed to be taken into account.

The Department for Transport said it was consulting on mobility scooters and whether regulations need to be changed.

More than 300,000 people are thought to use mobility scooters in the UK. They can travel at up to 8mph (12.8km/h) and weigh up to 150kg.

But there is no compulsory assessment to see if someone is fit to drive one.

The government does not have adequate data on either how many mobility scooters are currently in use or on the number and type of accidents
Louise Ellman
Committee chairwoman

A 90-year-old woman died when she was hit by a scooter in September 2009, and a toddler was injured last year.

Last September, 90-year-old Lillian Macey, of Harlow, Essex, died after being hit by a scooter as she walked along a pavement in Sandown in the Isle of Wight.

When toddler Madison McNair was run over by a pensioner on a mobility scooter in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, earlier in the year, police said they could take no action because scooters were not classed as motor vehicles.

Some councils have introduced classes to improve scooter skills

The Commons committee said the increasing use of scooters meant the government needed to assess the scale of the problem.

At the moment there is little data on the numbers of people involved, or the seriousness of accidents.

Committee chairwoman Louise Ellman said mobility scooters were a “vital aid” for many people in the UK.

“We welcome the independence that these vehicles can give people to go about their daily lives,” she said.

It is a balance we have to get right, because mobility scooters fulfil a very valuable and important function, helping many people to enjoy a much better quality of life
Kevin Clinton
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

“However, we are concerned about the many reported accidents and injuries involving the scooters.

“The government does not have adequate data on either how many mobility scooters are currently in use or on the number and type of accidents in which they might be involved.”

The MPs’ report said the 2005 review had made a number of recommendations – for example that scooter users should have third-party insurance, and be assessed for their fitness to drive – but that little was done.

It is calling for the government to act on findings by the Department for Transport (DfT).

The DfT said in a statement: “The 2005 review concluded that mobility scooters did not pose a significant safety risk to their users or other road users.

TYPES OF ‘INVALID CARRIAGES’
Class 1 – manual wheelchairs
Class 2 – powered wheelchairs and scooters for use on pavements. Maximum speed 4mph (6.5km/h), maximum weight 113kg
Class 3 – powered wheelchairs and scooters for use on roads. Maximum speed 8mph (12.8km/h) – 4mph (6.5km/h) on pavements – maximum weight 150kg
Class 3 vehicles must be registered with the DVLA. Users do not need a driving licence or have to take a test. They do not have to pay road tax but are supposed to display a “nil duty” tax disc – which is rarely enforced. No registration plates or insurance are needed – though the latter is recommended.

“However, with the apparent increase in numbers of use of these vehicles, the department has launched a public consultation. The consultation closes on 28 May 2010.”

Kevin Clinton, of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, said: “We welcome the call for data to be collected on incidents involving mobility scooters, because current evidence relating to accidents and injuries is sparse.

“The lack of such data means it is difficult to justify introducing new regulations that may be disproportionate to the level of risk associated with mobility scooters.

“It is a balance we have to get right, because mobility scooters fulfil a very valuable and important function, helping many people to enjoy a much better quality of life than they would otherwise be able to do.”

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