TyreSafe is presenting Police representatives of England, Scotland and Wales with their allocation of tread depth gauges. The supply of tread gauges, which is part of a national initiative to present 2000 units to forces across Britain, is intended to enable police officers to help educate Britain’s motorists on the importance of tyre maintenance to road safety. Each of the 43 forces received its own allocation of gauges.
The sale of dangerous tyres to unsuspecting motorists has led to the conviction of six retailers of part worn tyres from the Brent and Harrow area of London within the space of a week.
The Tyre Safety Companion, a new smart phone app from tyre safety group TyreSafe has been named one of the best motoring apps for 2015 by leading motoring magazine Auto Express.
Drivers in the UK are being reminded that they can stay safe and mobile on the roads, whatever the weather, by fitting winter weather tyres.
A new mobile phone app has been launched to provide motorists with a range of practical tyre safety tips and advice while on the go.
The largest ever nationwide investigation into the sale of part worn tyres across the UK has revealed that thousands of drivers are being exposed to frightening levels of risk.
Motorcyclists and young drivers and are being reminded about the importance of looking after their tyres as part of this year's Road Safety Week, which runs from 9th – 15th June.