Pavements are safer than roads and should be used when available. You should give pedestrians priority and show consideration for other pavement users, particularly those with a hearing or visual impairment who may not be aware that you are there.<\/p>\n
Powered wheelchairs and scooters MUST NOT<\/strong> travel faster than 4 mph (6 km\/h) on pavements or in pedestrian areas. You may need to reduce your speed to adjust to other pavement users who may not be able to move out of your way quickly enough or where the pavement is too narrow. When moving off the pavement onto the road, you should take special care. Before moving off, always look round and make sure it\u2019s safe to join the traffic. Always try to use dropped kerbs when moving off the pavement, even if this means travelling further to locate one. If you have to climb or descend a kerb, always approach it at right angles and don\u2019t try to negotiate a kerb higher than the vehicle manufacturer\u2019s recommendations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rule 38 Pavements are safer than roads and should be used when available. You should give pedestrians priority and show consideration for other pavement users, particularly those with a hearing or visual impairment who may not be aware that you…<\/span><\/p>\n
\nLaw UICHR 1988 reg 4<\/strong><\/p>\nRule 40<\/h2>\n