Rev Heads in Electric Scooters.

[Rebel]

This bugs me and it seems to happen every time I go to the shops.

I'm talking about people who go speeding through shopping malls at ridiculous speeds in electric scooters/wheelchairs, nearly hitting people or making them have to jump out of the way.
Now, before anyone says it, I'm not saying that some people don't need these mobility devices. There are many people who benefit greatly from them due to paralysis, neurological disorders, or just frailty due to advancing age. That being said, it doesn't give them the right to nearly mow down other people just because they're in a hurry. Kids get told off if they run through the malls, but people in scooters and electric wheelchairs can nearly run over people and fly through the centres at nearly 15km/hr and mall security doesn't raise an eyebrow.

What brought this up was that fact that yesterday I was nearly hit by one of these bastards. It's hard to jump out of the way when one of your legs is stuck in a full brace. Aren't there speed limits for scooters and electric wheelchairs? And why do people look at me like I'm worse than scum when I yell at these individuals for being arseholes?

[Boozy]

I completely agree.

When I'm walking through a mall, I'm looking out for people going regular walking-speed. If you have a mobility device that allows you to go faster than a very brisk walk, then you have to reserve that speed for areas where that is expected - or at least with very long and clear sight lines. Otherwise you're apt to run over someone.

There's a regular shopper at my local grocery store who zooms around on his scooter at top speed. I've seen other shoppers come strolling out of an aisle with a blind corner and nearly get killed by this guy. Management has spoken to him on occasion, but they don't want to press the matter. No one wants to look like they're being a dick to a disabled guy.

[Fryk]

Two words for ya: Spike Strips.

:: )

[jackfaire]

OH god yeah I had this woman yesterday at the grocery store I was shopping at doing this in reverse, because apparently turning left and circiling around the display would be too much of a hassle.

Almost slammed into me. I just kept walking like they were any other person that almost slams into me.

[Rantsylvania 6-5000]

Yeah, people need to get over this "don't yell at the poor disabled person" mentality. That "poor disabled person" can be guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. They should be expected to take the same responsibility as a person driving a car, a forklift, or anything mechanical that can injure someone. I'm sure they do it because they know everyone else will take their side and let them get away with it.

[LewisLegion]

A disabled person is still a person...they just happen to be (in these cases) sitting down.

[fireheart17]

I'm sure they do it because they know everyone else will take their side and let them get away with it.

I've read stories where little kids have been mowed down by scooters. One girl was dragged along for a few metres-she had minor head injuries. The lady in the scooter however was annoyed that she was held up because she was off to do her shopping!