courtesy of Tyresafe |
According to Tyresafe, more than 1,200 road casualties are caused by illegal, defective or under-flated tyres and after experiencing the wettest winter on record only last year, this year's campaign focusses on tread depth which is essential for safe driving in wet conditions.
Points to remember about tyre tread depth:
- Good tyre tread depth keeps you safer in the wet
- Adequate tread depth reduces your risk of aquaplaning
- Tyre tread depths should be checked at least once a month
- Driving on tyres with illegal tread depth not only reduces your safety but also risks a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points for each illegal tyre
What you can do
- Check the tyre tread depth using a 20p coin (if you can see the outer edge of the coin, your tyres may be illegal). Carry out this test on all grooves of the tread and on all four tyres.
- If you are unsure, take your car to a local garage you can trust. Find a Good Garage Scheme member near you offering a Winter Check, which includes a tyre check.
- Tyresafe says take a #Tyreselfie and share with friends on social media to help promote Tyre Safety Month
yreSafe
is one of the UK's leading tyre safety organisations, dedicated to
raising awareness about the dangers associated with defective or illegal
tyres. It was established in 2006 as a not for profit organisation and
campaigns in line with current legislation and duty of care regulations.
- See more at:
http://www.tyresafe.org/other-information/about-tyresafe#sthash.MIox8GHm.dpuf
yreSafe
is one of the UK's leading tyre safety organisations, dedicated to
raising awareness about the dangers associated with defective or illegal
tyres. It was established in 2006 as a not for profit organisation and
campaigns in line with current legislation and duty of care regulations.
- See more at:
http://www.tyresafe.org/other-information/about-tyresafe#sthash.MIox8GHm.dpuf
TyreSafe
is one of the UK's leading tyre safety organisations, dedicated to
raising awareness about the dangers associated with defective or illegal
tyres. It was established in 2006 as a not for profit organisation and
campaigns in line with current legislation and duty of care regulations.
- See more at:
http://www.tyresafe.org/other-information/about-tyresafe#sthash.MIox8GHm.dpuf
TyreSafe
is one of the UK's leading tyre safety organisations, dedicated to
raising awareness about the dangers associated with defective or illegal
tyres. It was established in 2006 as a not for profit organisation and
campaigns in line with current legislation and duty of care regulations.
- See more at:
http://www.tyresafe.org/other-information/about-tyresafe#sthash.MIox8GHm.dpuf
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