Four in ten drivers don't check tyres regularly - risking their own safety and others
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dailystar.co.ukFour in ten motorists risk their own safety and that of those around them by not checking their tyres regularly, research has revealed.A survey of 2,000 motorists found one in ten (12 percent) never check their tyres, while a quarter (27 percent) didn’t know when they last checked them.As a result, almost a fifth (18 percent) admitted they couldn’t say if their tyres were road legal or not.This not only creates a greater risk on the road, but drivers could pick up 12 points, a fine of £2,500 per tyre, and a driving ban if their tyres are not roadworthy.In the UK, all road legal cars must have a minimum 1.6mm tyre tread depth.While braking distance and vehicle control reduces as the tyre wears, below this, they are particularly dangerous.
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