This scooter was spotted trundling along the busy A351 through the village of Corfe Castle, Dorset, which has speed limits ranging from 30 to 60mph, on Sunday lunchtime with a dog tied to the back. Motorists say it was a miracle no one ploughed into the back of the tiny green buggy but police insist the man was not breaking any laws.
One onlooker asked: “Can you tell me how the man in this disabled scooter is allowed to drive in the middle of a busy road taking his dog for a walk? You will note that he’s tied his dog with a piece of rope to the disabled buggy and was taking it walkies.
“Cars were having to slam on their brakes and overtake. Where are the police when you want them?” A Dorset police spokesman said: “Obviously it would be advisable for them to use the pavement that’s on the left but the photo doesn’t actually show any road related offences.”
2 comments:
I could be wrong, but I think you're not actually allowed to take those onto the pavement if they're considered road-worthy (have indicators etc.) and you've paid their tax.
What next, will the car drivers complain about having to slam on their brakes and swerve round a horse, or a cyclist because they are going so slowly?
I think a lot of drivers need reminded that roads are multi-use and not solely for cars & lorries!?
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