Came across this while searching for info on Amber Flashing Beacon/Light required by law for Class 3 (8mph) Mobility Scoote rif used on dual carriagway, can't get info on this other than: must be visible from all directions, flash between 60 & 240 flash per min & must be above 1.2m from ground. No power rating, size or type stated, I have seen a 24v 6 LED flat one Model 146 by Speaker at Mobile Centre Ltd stated as suitable for mobility Scooter so decided to buy a Rearguard 24v 32 LED type as used on trucks & recovery vehicles, they both flat directional type I was going to fix on back of headrest to attract attention of drivers approaching me from behind but then found the bit visible from all directions required Pride make one only available through their dealers so asked their dealer who refused to get & fix as she said Police had told them not to sell or fit these, I don't believe them. I live in a rural area with very few pavements so had to get a road capable Class 3 as Class 2 (4mph) not allowed on roads A rotating beacon drains to much power from small batteries so would have to be Xeon or LED, the one from Pride is a tiny toy thing I am told only good for pedestrian areas so no good for roads I need to be seen as well as legal, if it has to be on a pole I have seen an LED mini beacon like the strobe ones on alarm boxes but not sure if suitable. As I notice the Police Traffic Patrollers commenting on this site I thought it was worth a try as I would expect them to know. I want to use this on country lanes most of time as it would make me fee a bit safer but may have to go couple of miles on dual carriageway when I take my car for service/repairs as garage has moved onto a dual carriageway with no pavements so need to be legal. Due to severe osteoarthritis caused years ago by prescription drug side effects I am unable to walk far and certainly can't make it to village bus stop or get back up the hill if I got down it on my sticks, I bought it 4 months ago just to let me visit town to find what shops are there, go to parks or seaside for a few hours as my life being restricted also causes my wife's life to be restricted I would appreciate any feedback anyone in the know can give me By the way it is registered & taxed.
