Convictions for defective tyres increase in the UK
New data has revealed that there were 5,662 convictions for defective tyres in the UK last year. The provisional Criminal Justice System statistics highlights the risk motorists are taking by […]
TyreSafe
Part-worn tyres putting drivers at risk
TyreSafe has warned drivers about the risks of part-worn tyres after a number of operations identified significant compliance and safety issues. Working with Trading Standards, it carried out investigations in […]
Worn-Warn campaign recognised at TyreSafe awards
The Motor Ombudsman’s Worn-Warn campaign has collected two prestigious industry awards. The campaign was launched to raise awareness around buying and fitting second-hand part-worn tyres after it emerged that nearly […]
Worn-Warn campaign highlights risks of used tyres
The Motor Ombudsman is highlighting the potential risks of fitting used tyres through a new campaign, ‘Worn-Warn’. The campaign, backed by charity TyreSafe, follows a survey of 2,000 UK adults […]
TyreSafe backs Operation Spotlight with prevention plea
TyreSafe is backing a new road safety campaign, Operation Spotlight, that is reminding drivers to buckle up. The campaign, led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council, is targeting the ‘fatal […]
Check vehicle tyres after long break, warns AA
The AA has warned drivers to check vehicle tyres before returning to work after the Christmas break. It has revealed that AA patrols attended more than 14,000 tyre-related breakdowns between […]
MOT failure rate for LCVs suggests fleet neglect
New data has revealed that the MOT failure rate for LCVs was twice that of cars last year, resulting in longer vehicle off-road times and business disruption. According to Tyresafe, […]
Tyre Safety Month highlights risks of defective tyres
Road safety charity Tyresafe has launched Tyre Safety Month by issuing a stark warning to drivers about the risks around defective tyres. It has revealed that over the past five […]
Make Time for Tyres campaign recognised
The Motor Ombudsman has won the 2025 TyreSafe Online and Social Media Award for its Make Time for Tyres campaign. It collected the trophy at the tyre safety charity’s annual […]
Industry calls for urgent response to pothole crisis
Industry bodies and road safety charities have united to call for urgent action to address the state of UK roads after a new survey revealed the depth of the pothole […]
TyreSafe unveils Love Your Tyres campaign
TyreSafe is raising awareness around safe tyre maintenance with this month’s launch of the Love Your Tyres campaign. The road safety charity is urging all motorists to regularly check the […]
Check your tyres, RAC and TyreSafe warn drivers
Analysis carried out by RAC and TyreSafe has found that drivers are risking fines and collisions by not regularly checking the condition of their tyres. It found that only 39% […]