A lorry driver was left stunned after being forced to crawl behind a mobility scooter travelling at just 10mph on the busy 70mph A1 near St Neots, Bedfordshire. Jim Stevens, a skip lorry driver, was held up at the notorious Black Cat roundabout where the vulnerable scooter weaved slowly across lanes, narrowly avoiding a near miss with a speeding car. The incident took place last week and was captured on video, sparking widespread attention online.
Slow Scooter Holds Traffic
Jim Stevens described his disbelief at the slow-moving scooter disrupting the flow of traffic at one of the region’s busiest junctions. “I’ve seen it all now boys and girls – 10mph,” he said. While other lanes roared past at 70mph, he found himself stuck in a queue behind the mobility scooter.
Near Miss On Busy Road
The clip shows the red scooter cautiously changing lanes before narrowly missing a passing car. The reckless nature of riding such a slow vehicle on a high-speed dual carriageway surprised many motorists.
Social Media Storm
The viral video has racked up over 950,000 views and 57,000 likes on social media, with viewers expressing shock and frustration. Comments range from disbelief at the scooter’s presence on such a dangerous stretch to criticism of the rider’s judgment. One viewer said: “It’s a bad enough junction in a car, but in a mobility scooter – oh dear, hard to believe.” Another added: “Must have a death wish.”
Traffic Safety Concerns Raised
The unusual footage has reignited concerns about slow vehicles on high-speed roads, highlighting the risks involved when vulnerable road users attempt to navigate fast-moving traffic. Police and road safety authorities often caution against such behaviour due to the danger it poses to all involved.
