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When a Class 3 mobility vehicle is being driven on a dual carriageway with a speed limit exceeding 50 mph, what colour flashing beacon must it display?

  1. A
    A flashing blue beacon
  2. B
    A flashing green beacon
  3. An amber flashing beaconCevap
  4. D
    A steady red beacon

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An amber flashing beacon
According to Highway Code Rule 46, although mobility scooters should ideally avoid high-speed dual carriageways, any Class 3 mobility scooter driven on an unrestricted dual carriageway where the speed limit exceeds 50 mph must be fitted with and display a flashing amber beacon for enhanced visibility.

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1
Identify the vehicle class and road environment
A Class 3 mobility vehicle travelling on a dual carriageway with a speed limit above 50 mph.
Different road types and speed limits dictate specific legal lighting and visibility requirements under the Highway Code.
2
Apply Highway Code Rule 46 regarding mobility vehicles on high-speed dual carriageways
The vehicle is legally mandated to display an active flashing amber beacon to alert fast-approaching traffic.
Mobility scooters have a maximum road speed of 8 mph, making them vulnerable, slow-moving hazards on fast dual carriageways.

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Amber flashing beacon requirements for mobility vehicles on high-speed dual carriageways
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