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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I've never known it to be means tested

We can't be sure that it was the disabled person driving though, although some conditions would still enable a person to drive, whilst others preclude this.

The Mobility Allowance Scheme is now closed. The following rules applied when it was in operation:
You are eligible for a Mobility Allowance if you meet the following conditions:

• You are unable to walk, even with the use of artificial limbs or other suitable aids, or your health is such that the exertion required to walk would be dangerous
• The inability to walk must be likely to last for at least a year
• You must not be medically forbidden to move
• You must be in a position to benefit from a change in surroundings
• You must be living at home or in a long-term institution
• You must pass a means test.