Safety information for using motorised wheelchairs in Western Australia, including speed limits, travel rules, modifications and safety considerations. Electric wheelchairs differ from eRidibles.
Safe use of motorised wheelchairs
Motorised wheelchairs and mobility scooters that are limited to a top speed of 10 km/h are treated as pedestrian mobility aids, so you don’t need a driver’s licence or vehicle registration to use them.
Since these devices have the same status as pedestrians, users must follow normal pedestrian rule such as:
- using footpaths where possible
- crossing roads safely
- avoiding unsafe surfaces like unstable ramps.
Different wheelchairs and scooters suit different environments, so it’s important to consider terrain, range, weight and how easy the device is to transport. Anyone planning to buy a motorised mobility aid is encouraged to seek expert advice and look at demonstration models through specialist organisations.
The information bulletin, IB-115A: Motorised wheelchairs information for users - PDF, provides information on:
- modifications to your motorised wheelchair
- where you can travel in a motorised wheelchair
- safety considerations.