Drivers were left stunned after they spotted an elderly man cruising down a busy dual carriageway on a mobility scooter.
Dashcam footage shows the pensioner calmly trundling along the inside lane on the A21 in Tunbridge Wells.
The man, wearing a flat cap and jacket, appeared to be completely unfazed as cars roared past him at full speed.
The bizarre scene caused minor delays as concerned drivers slowed down to make sure the man was safe.
The unusual sight was caught on camera by motorist Will Sparshott, 37, with the clip already racking up more than 577,000 views online.
Footage shows Mr Sparshott overtaking a slow-moving lorry, only to spot the man coasting along on the dual carriageway.
He joked as he drove past: ‘You want to slow it down mate, there’s a speed camera up here!’
Police have not yet released a statement about the incident, which took place on October 27 at around 1.45pm.
The footage sparked debate onlome on whether it was legal or not for mobility scooters to be on dual carriageways due to their low maximum speed.
Dashcam footage shows the pensioner calmly trundling along the inside lane on the A21 in Tunbridge Wells
The man, wearing a flat cap and jacket, appeared to be completely unfazed as cars roared past him at full speed
While powered mobility scooters cannot be used on the motorway, class 3 mobility scooters can be used on other roads.
It is advised that the use of mobility scooters should be avoided on dual carriageways where the speed limit exceeds 50 mph.
Class 3 mobility scooters can be used on other roads, provided they have a flashing amber beacon on dual carriageways and meet specific legal requirements.
This includes having a maximum speed of at least 8mph, an efficient braking system, a clear view of the road and traffic ahead, front and rear lights and reflectors, direction and hazard indicators, a rear view mirror, and an audible horn.
Mobility scooters cannot be driven in bus lanes, on motorways, or in cycle lanes.
According to a recent report, mobility scooters are involved in crashes almost every day, with more than 100 victims hurt and nine people killed a year, according to analysis.
The alarming figures show scooter drivers were involved in 334 accidents in 2022 – the most recent year for which data is available – up 77 per cent in two years.
As well as nine deaths, there were 109 accidents where victims were seriously injured, some of whom were hit by out-of-control drivers.
