Drivers in Peterborough, Stamford and Rutland needing tyre help urged to act now in safety plea
Between June 2021-22, there were nearly 10,000 road casualties in the East Midlands
Last updated 2nd Oct 2023
Drivers in Peterborough, Stamford and Rutland who need to replace their tyres are being urged to act now and not put a price on safety.
It's following Government data from between June 2021 and 2022, showing there were nearly 10,000 thousand road casualties (seriously injured or killed) in the East Midlands.
"That might be just checking the tyres and their pressure-levels"
Stuart Lovatt is chair of TyreSafe - he told us why these figures are so high:
"It's because of the sheer number of tyres out there on the road, that need attention; that might be just checking the tyres and their pressure-levels.
"But also, some of these tyres might have actual damage that needs more serious work".
"You need to be going out there at least once a month"
Jason Simms is from Tyre-Safe:
"If you do need to replace your tyres, be aware that there are a lot of retailers who are offering zero percent finance on standard payments- so you can spread the cost more affordably."
"We do have tyre-pressure monitoring systems in cars, but that's only about the air pressure the tread and condition is equally as important.
"You need to be going out there at least once a month and checking those tyres are in good roadworthy condition."
What are the Government doing to help?
The Department of Transport say they've banned the fitting of tyres over 10-years-old to the front of heavy vehicles, to improve safety.
You can read more here.