Revision question · Vulnerable road users

What must a class 3 mobility scooter or powered wheelchair display when travelling on a dual carriageway with a speed limit over 50 mph?

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Flashing red beacon

Flashing green beacon

Flashing blue beacon

Flashing amber beacon

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A flashing amber beacon is compulsory on dual carriageways with speed limits over 50 mph. On other dual carriageways its use is recommended. These small vehicles can be difficult to see, so allow their users plenty of space.

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Rule 46Highway Code rule · The flashing amber beacon is mandatory on dual carriageways with limits above 50 mph and recommended on other dual carriageways; the unqualified archive prompt needs correction.Rule 220Highway Code rule · The flashing amber beacon is mandatory on dual carriageways with limits above 50 mph and recommended on other dual carriageways; the unqualified archive prompt needs correction.

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