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LTC PMD Information
is a service of the
KELSEY TRAIL HEALTH REGION
For more information about this or other services
of the Kelsey Trail Health Region
contact the Regional Office at
(306) 873-6600 or visit our website
www.kelseytrailhealth.ca
Provincial Health Line—24 hour health advice
Safe Maneuvering of Curbs
Take curbs, driveways and ramps head
on. Always drive on the most level area
of the curb, even if it means moving
outside the crosswalk lines. Driving
sideways on a curb could cause the
scooter to tip over.
Learn To Use Your Scooter
Make sure to read the
manual and any other
safety information that
comes with your
scooter. It is essential
to know how to operate a scooter properly
before venturing out into the public.
After purchasing a scooter, find a quiet
parking lot to practice operating it in.
When comfortable with the safe operation
of the scooter, have a friend travel with
you on your first few trips.
Know Your Area
Become familiar with the most navigable
routes in the neighborhood. Be aware of
the locations of curbs without curb cuts
and streets without sidewalks and plan to
avoid those routes if possible. Allow
plenty of time to take an alternate route in
the event that unforeseen circumstances
arise. If necessary, cross the street, take
another route or back track.
Kelsey Trail Health Region recognizes
the importance of maintaining
independent mobility and the value of
Powered Mobility Devices (PMDs).
Safe operation of PMDs is very
important to protect long term care
residents, family and staff from injury.
PMDs require a certain level of
physical and cognitive functioning for
safe operation.
Think Safe!
Obey Rules For Pedestrians
According to the Saskatchewan
Driver’s Handbook, “The rules of the
road that apply to pedestrians also
apply to persons using a wheelchair,
motorized wheelchair or medical
scooter for medical reasons.”
When operating a scooter, long term
care residents must obey all rules for
pedestrians, including:
Use sidewalks whenever possible.
If there are no sidewalks or the
sidewalks do not have scooter
accessible curb cuts, cross at
pedestrian crosswalks.
Check for traffic before crossing
the street.
If there is no crosswalk, stop,
look both ways and proceed only
when all approaching vehicles
have come to a complete stop.
Make eye contact with motorists
or pedestrians before crossing
their path to confirm their
intention to stop.
Obey all traffic control signs and
devices.
Be A Courteous Pedestrian
Slow down when travelling with
other pedestrians. Do not follow
too closely to others or prevent
them from passing you when
sharing the sidewalk or hallway.
Stay to the right in hallways or on
sidewalks. Ask before passing by
people and avoid unnecessary horn
use.
Do not block hallways, sidewalks
or paths. Pull over when visiting
with friends in order to let others
pass by.
When travelling in front of stores,
be careful not to collide with people
entering and exiting these
buildings.
Be Visible
Scooters are smaller than other
vehicles on the road. When operating
a PMD, use the following devices to
ensure visibility by motorists:
Reflective strips on sides, front and
back of scooter
A light on the front and on the back
of the scooter
A fluorescent orange
bike flag attached to
the rear of the scooter
Wear bright colored
clothing
KTHR has the right to
withdraw PMD operation
privileges if a resident’s
abilities decline.
