Mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs are a popular method of travel for people with limited mobility and the campaign will promote things that can be done to ensure they are a safe and effective mode of transport.

Stephen Harper, who is a member of the safety committee, said it's important for users of mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs to be aware of certain rules when out and about in the Bathurst community.

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"You might see some people running around using them but some people might not know much about them," he said.

"People need to be aware of the pros and the cons related to mobility scooters and wheelchairs, as well as they're following the correct rules."

Some of the tips both the safety committee and council are promoting include:

Bob Triming, who is currently acting as the interim chair person of the Bathurst Regional Access Committee, mentioned the importance of making sure users of mobility scooters or wheelchairs are visible.

"It's about making us visible, by having our lights on all day when we're outside," he said.

"We don't need to use LED lights or anything like that in NSW, but we strongly suggest them, to make sure we're visible. In other states, there's different rules."

For more information on the mobility scooter and electric wheelchair campaign, visit Bathurst Regional Council's website at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or its Facebook page @BathurstRegionalCouncil.

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