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Rule 220 ↗
Powered vehicles used by disabled people. These small vehicles travel at a maximum speed of 8 mph (12 km/h). On a dual carriageway where the speed limit exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h) they MUST have a flashing amber beacon, but on other roads you may not have that advance warning (see Rules 36 to 46 inclusive).
Law RVLR regs 17(1) & 26
Powered Mobility Vehicles : Rules of the Road ( Rule 220 )
Speed & Performance 8 mph ( 12 km / h ) Maximum Speed
Powered vehicles used by disabled people are restricted to a maximum travel speed at this limit , making them significantly slower than standard motor vehicles .
Visibility & Warning Signals
Mandatory Flashing Amber Beacons
These vehicles MUST be equipped with a fiasting amber beacon when traveling on a dual carriageway where the speed limit exceeds 50 mph ( 80 km / h ) .
Limited Advance Warning on Other Roads
On roads other than high - speed dual carriageways , motorials may not receive the advance warning of an amber beacon when approaching these slow - moving vehicles .
Legal Compliance
Statutory Authority
These regulations are legally mandated under the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations ( RVLR ) 17 ( 1 ) and 26 .
Reference to Rules 36 to 46
Rule 220 functions in conjunction with these sections of the Highway Code regarding road safety and signaling .
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