Drivers in Lancashire needing tyre replacement urged not to put a price on safety
It follows Government data from between June 2021 and 2022, showing there were over 14 thousand road casualties in the North West
Drivers in Lancashire who need to replace their tyres- are being urged to act now and not put a price on safety
New government data from between June 2021 and 2022, showing there were over 14 thousand road casualties in the North West
"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 road-worthy condition"
What are the Government doing to help?
The Department of Transport say they've banned the fitting of tyres over ten years old to heavy vehicles, in order to improve safety. You can read more here.