It depends. You don’t need a license to drive a mobility scooter, but you should seriously
consider the risks involved in driving a scooter before getting one, particularly if your
driver’s license is revoked or ineligible for renewal. Many of the same things that make driving
a car dangerous for some seniors can also apply to a motorized scooter. Mobility scooters often
weigh 100-300+ lbs., can reach speeds between 4-7 MPH, and can cause serious damage to property
and injury or death to pets and people, including the driver. Moreover, many scooters can travel
outdoors for over 10 miles without a recharge, so someone with memory problems could quickly
find themselves far from home, unsure how to return, and unsure how to contact a loved one for
help. Anyone with vision impairments, uncontrolled narcolepsy, seizures, fainting spells, or
various severe cognitive impairments may not be able to safely drive scooters.