[Ken Biron]

Having had a scooter for the past 7 or 8 years has taught me a few things.  No one should just “gift” a scooter to people with mobility issues or even seniors who need one as they just lost their license due to age.  That said, if the person to receive goes to an accredited referral source such as an occupational therapist first, that specialist will work with the patient to instruct the safe operation of a device that is “fitted” to the person.  It is dangerous to give a device to someone with no proper instruction on its use in the wild.  You may save money on what is better and safer for the recipient of your gift.    It is much different than a conventional vehicle and many can go quite a distance from home.  For one thing, if it is limited by design to under 10kph (~6.4mph) the rider is a pedestrian.  There are 2 faster designs as well, they have different local rules the specialist the patient sees will explain.  Having accredited instruction will help reduce accidents and increase the enjoyment of the device for the recipient and if a loved contact of yours, ease your fear when the person is out and about enjoying their gift of freedom.