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There are a variety of mobility problems that people might experience. Mobility scooters are one of the most commonly used mobility aid today by people who have issues with movability and require help in their method of transportation. These are mainly used by elderly people, you will find adults looking for the perfect scooter for their parents to improve their quality of life. They are also easily used and operated which makes them a much better option for the elderly. It can help them go out more and enjoy life without the complications they used to face regarding their disability. If you are considering a mobility scooter for one of your family members, here are a few things you should know.

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New Bill would extend teen helmet laws to ice skates, scooters

June 11, 2015

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, If politicians have their way changes in the state’s helmet laws for teens could be coming soon to New Jersey.

Ice skaters and scooter riders 17 or younger would join cyclist and be required for the first time to wear helmets under legislation being considered in the state Senate. The bill also increases the helmet requirement age for riding a bike, roller skates and skateboards from 16 to 17.

The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee is considering the legislation Thursday. Under current law parents or guardians of a minor who fails to wear a helmet when biking, roller skating or skateboarding face a $25 fine for the first offense. This legislation expands that provision to parents of ice skaters or scooter riders.