Use of Powered Wheelchairs (Weight and Age Limit) Bill

Key Points

• Increase the weight limit for class 3 powered wheelchairs on public footways from 150 kg to 200 kg.
• Remove the lower age limit of 14 years for using class 3 wheelchairs.
• Affects mobility for people who rely on heavier or younger users of class 3 wheelchairs in public spaces.
• Originates in the House of Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons and originated in the Commons; no later stages are noted in the provided information.