Concerns over the way people are speeding on mobility scooters in a coastal town centre have been raised during an awareness event.

Organisers of a Scoot-Safe day in Lowestoft town centre have highlighted the importance of using mobility scooters safely.

And although the event on Friday (March 10) was hit by adverse weather, organisers distributed a number of leaflets that informed people of the rules.

Lowestoft Journal: An example of the leaflets distributed. Picture: Mick HowesAn example of the leaflets distributed. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Margaret Oldham MBE, chairperson of the Lowestoft Shopmobility management committee, said: "The purpose of today is to raise awareness and to educate people who use mobility scooters.

"I have been working with (Waveney MP) Peter Aldous and we have contacted the Department of Transport as they are responsible for the rules that we are trying to publicise.

Lowestoft Journal: Waveney MP Peter Aldous in Lowestoft town centre. Picture: Mick HowesWaveney MP Peter Aldous in Lowestoft town centre. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

"The minister actually wrote back to me and said it was down to the police to monitor this but when you talk to the police, they haven’t got the resources and they haven’t got the money."

With the organisers keen to now hold another session in the summer, Mrs Oldham added: "It is all about getting people to know the rules.

"We know there are a lot of people in this town who just use mobility scooters for fun and that is very wrong.

"They are often the ones who are speeding."

Lowestoft Journal: Waveney MP Peter Aldpus at the ScootSafe event. Picture: Mick HowesWaveney MP Peter Aldpus at the ScootSafe event. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Mr Aldous said: "Mobility scooters give people their freedom and the opportunity to get around, but there are very simple guidelines for users to adhere to so as to be safe for oneself and safe for others.

"I have spoken to the police, and they are doing the best they can.

"It is not a case of being authoritative but more a case of carefully pointing out that there are guidelines to adhere to.

"Speed is particularly a concern and constituents do contact me.

"Over the years it has always been there as an issue, and I have had a slight increase in the last month or so primarily relating to bicycles in London Road North and that is an issue that the police are cognisant of, and dealing with."