Insurance

There is no question that mobility scooters are a safe and easy way to get around for people who find it difficult to walk long distances.

Most users feel perfectly safe on their scooter, particularly if they have purchased their scooter from a reputable dealer who has trained them on how to safely operate and maintain their device. You can read more about scooter safety here.

But unfortunately accidents sometimes happen, and occasionally a scooter is stolen. According to a survey 25% of mobility scooter users have had an accident at some point, even if it’s only minor.

The most common causes of electric scooter accidents include those caused by poorly made footpaths and ramps, cars running into scooters (even when they are parked), and pedestrian accidents.

Having an accident, or having it stolen, can be both distressing and inconvenient as you may need to have it repaired or replaced, leaving you without your scooter for a while. And it might also leave you exposed to expensive repair costs and even third party liability if the accident caused damage to other people or their property.

Scooters Australia recommends you think seriously about protecting yourself by insuring you and your scooter.

To help you get covered, we have partnered with Blue Badge Insurance –

Australia’s first independence and mobility insurance specialist. Blue Badge have developed a comprehensive insurance policy for mobility scooters with tailored benefits to help you if you are involved in an accident, including:

• Repair or replacement of a damaged mobility scooter
• Loss or damage by fire, flood, theft or vandalism
• Third party injury cover: protects you if you hit and injure somebody while using your mobility scooter
• Third party property cover: protects you if you hit and damage somebody’s property while using your mobility scooter
• Costs incurred to get you and/or your mobility scooter home following accident
• Cover any legal user you authorise to use your mobility scooter, not just yourself
• Overseas cover

To find out more about Blue Badge Insurance and their products, click here or call 1300 304 802.