Tyre Safety - a few minutes a month could save your life.
29th October 2010
October was Tyre Safety Month. Organised by TyreSafe, the industry’s tyre safety association the campaign was designed to educate drivers on the importance and simplicity of checking tyre tread depth.
The law states that tyres must have a minimum of 1.6mm of tread across the central three quarters of the tyre, around its whole circumference. Tyres that fail to meet the standards can incur a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points per illegal tyre.
The number of drivers successfully prosecuted in England and Wales for driving on defective tyres rose by 14% to a seven-year high of more than 4,300 convictions in 2008, the most recent year for which figures are available.
“We encourage all drivers to take a few minutes every month to check their tyres’ tread depth, pressure and general condition,” said Stuart Jackson, the chairman of TyreSafe. “Not only could the checks save you from a court prosecution, they could help save your life.”
Free Tyre Checks at Euro Commercials.
You can get your tyres checked for free all year round at Euro Commercials, just give us a call on 02920 310 310 or pop in to any of our branches.