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Why aren't disabled cyclists treated the same as disabled motorists?
Not only are disabled cyclists not generally recognised as such and
are banned from many areas where wheelchair users are allowed but they are also excluded from many of the benefits enjoyed by disabled motorists, such as the following. "If you have difficulty getting around, having your own car can make all the difference to your independence. Several organisations offer information and advice about buying and driving a car specially adapted for a disabled person. These include the Mobility Information Service, the Mobility Advice and Vehicle Information Service (MAVIS) and the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation Mobility Centre. Motability is a charity that helps people to use the higher rate mobility component of their Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or their War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement to buy powered wheelchairs, personal vehicles and cars through a hire purchase scheme. For cars, Motability covers: * a new car every three years * free tyres * insurance * road tax * servicing, maintenance and repairs * breakdown cover * window or windscreen replacement. However, your DLA or Mobility Supplement won't necessarily cover all the costs: you may also have to pay a deposit, the cost of necessary adaptations, running costs and so on. Do check exactly what you will need to pay before committing yourself. Exemption from VAT and road tax Disabled people do not have to pay VAT on equipment for daily living, wheelchairs, personal vehicles or on cars specially adapted to carry a disabled person in a wheelchair. See VAT Notice 701/7, VAT reliefs for disabled people for more information. You can get a copy from the HM Revenue and Customs helpline on 0845 010 9000 (you will need to give your postcode when you call). People who receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance don’t usually have to pay Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax) on their car." -- Carfree Cities http://www.carfree.com/ Promoting practical alternatives to car dependence - walking, cycling and public transport. |
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