2.On pavements  38. Pavements are safer than roads and should be used when  available. You should give pedestrians priority and show  consideration for other pavement users, particularly those with a  hearing or visual impairment who may not be aware that you are  there.  39. Powered wheelchairs and scooters MUST NOT   travel faster than 4  mph (6 km/h) on pavements or in pedestrian areas. You may need  to reduce your speed to adjust to other pavement users who may  not be able to move out of your way quickly enough or where the  pavement is too narrow.  40. When moving off the pavement onto the road, you should take  special care. Before moving off, always look round and make sure  it’s safe to join the traffic. Always try to use dropped kerbs when  moving off the pavement, even if this means travelling further to  locate one. If you have to climb or descend a kerb, always approach  it at right angles and don’t try to negotiate a kerb higher than the  vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.  41. You should take care when travelling on the road as you may be  travelling more slowly than other traffic (your machine is restricted  to 8 mph (12 km/h) and may be less visible).  highwaycodeuk.co.uk 20  3.On the road  Law UICHR 1988 reg 4 