TyreSafe gives Cumbria Police annual award

TyreSafe chairman Stuart Jackson has presented its annual award to PC Shaun McKeown, Forensic Vehicle Examiner for Cumbria Police Collision Investigation Unit, and Sgt Graeme Hodgson from the Roads Policing Unit at the Tyre Recovery Association’s annual dinner held at St Johns Hotel in Solihull on 17 June. Jackson said: “Our thanks go to Cumbria Constabulary for its relentless drive in supporting tyre safety. Not only has it been a great partner behind the scenes but has also been at the fore in many of our initiatives, as well as promoting those of its own.

“PC McKeown was a key speaker at our inaugural industry roadshow earlier this year, once again highlighting how Cumbria Police is willing to go the extra mile to spread the tyre safety message.” Additional praise was also given to the hard work undertaken by Cumbrian officers to highlight motorbike tyre safety, as the county is a favourite with those wanting to experience the beautiful scenery and diverse riding conditions.

TyreSafe also partnered with transport and logistics firm Eddie Stobart, whose headquarters are based in Cumbria, which saw a unique tyre safety livery on one of its fleet’s trailers, which was placed at strategic roadside locations in the county as part of last October’s tyre safety month, as well as being used by Cumbria police to conduct roadside tyre checks.

PC McKeown said: “Tyre maintenance is something that is often overlooked by motorists when it should be high up on everybody’s priorities to ensure that we don’t become another road casualty statistic. Unfortunately, police and our emergency services partners have to deal with the horrific aftermath of collisions on a daily basis and defective or unsafe tyres can often be a contributing factor.

“However, TyreSafe plays a hugely important role in raising the awareness of the dangers of unsafe tyres, so we’re only too happy to be involved. Road safety is an absolute priority for Cumbria Constabulary.”

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