Police stop and assist mobility scooter on A27 carriageway in East Sussex

The rider was on the carriageway on the A27 Polegate bypass at approximately 12.30pm on Friday, June 27.

Pictures show the rider pulled up on the side of the carriageway at the bypass, accompanied by police officers.

The government’s website states that mobility scooters cannot be used on motorways, in bus lanes and in cycle lanes.

In a statement, police said that they were alerted following concerns raised by the public for the man travelling on the A27 and thanked the public for reporting the incident to them.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “On Friday, 27 June, around 11.40am, police were alerted by members of the public to concerns for a man travelling on a mobility scooter along the A27 near the Cophall Roundabout in Polegate.

“Officers attended the scene and located the man, ensuring his safety and providing appropriate assistance.

“Officers would like to thank the public for reporting the incident.”