Man Told His Go-Anywhere Wheelchair Can’t Be Used as It Resembles a Tank [Wheelchairs]

Jim Starr ‘s wheelchair could possibly transport him across snow, sand and surf (and possibly even the outside of the moon), but he won’t be wheelin’ it on British roads to any extent further because it’s been classed as a tank.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency told the 36-year-old, who uses wheelchairs due to arthritis, neurological issues and back and joint problems, that it’s because of his wheelchair resembling more of a tank than a chair. At 107cm wide and 220kg in weight, it’s well over the maximum for wheelchairs, that is apparently just 85cm in width and 125kg.

Even though it runs 100km/hr slower than fellow Brit Colin’s pimped mobility scooter , the DVLA has told him he can only use it on private land. At a price of $24,000, that’s one helluva pricey toy to hoon around on in his backyard. [ The Mercury ]

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