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Continental responds to TyreSafe survey van tyre findings with safety awareness tips

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UK tyre safety charity TyreSafe found that almost 18 per cent of van tyres were replaced with less than the legal minimum 1.6mm of tread depth in the 2023 Tread Depth Survey. Recognising the importance of vans as a critical asset to many business operations, tyre supplier Continental Tyres describes itself as a “passionate advocate for tyre safety” with “a longstanding legacy of helping to educate owners and operators about responsible tyre maintenance.” General manager – technical services, Steve Howat has answered a series of frequently asked questions to address important tyre maintenance topics amongst LCV operators.

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Check tyres when taking vehicles out of storage: TyreSafe

UK road safety charity TyreSafe has reminded owners of vehicles emerging from winter storage that there is a heightened risk of tyre degradation for vehicles that have been off the road for an extended period. Typically spring is when vehicles such as trailers, motorcycles, caravans, and motorhomes are taken out of storage, and these vehicles are therefore prone to having tyres that have developed cracks, bulges, or other signs of wear, making them unsafe for road use.

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Translogik provides TyreSafe with access to tyre inspection technology

Translogik reports that it has helped TyreSafe improve its tyre maintenance information campaigns across the UK by providing them with the latest Translogik tyre inspection tools, which TyreSafe will use to rapidly inspect and capture tyre condition information during 2024.

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Use charging breaks to check electric vehicle tyres – TyreSafe

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TyreSafe is encouraging electric vehicle drivers to use charging breaks to conduct vital tyre checks. Charging an EV presents a natural opportunity for using the tyre safety organisation’s A.C.T acronym, Air, Condition, Tread, to guide drivers through checks that can be done without specialist equipment. By taking just a few minutes to inspect their tyres, drivers can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and breakdowns. EVs, with their greater, instant torque and heavier loads, can mean tyres are susceptible to wear, making regular checks particularly vital. The latest initiative is part of a partnership between TyreSafe and PCL.

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Show your tyres some love this Valentine’s Day – Bridgestone

The UK’s vehicles and tyres need some more TLC, according to Bridgestone, with 73 per cent of motorists not even checking their tyres. A survey of 2000 drivers conducted by Bridgestone revealed that nearly three-quarters of drivers don’t check their treads or pressures themselves, either never thinking about it, leaving it to the garage to do or asking their partners to check instead.

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UK drivers better at tyre pressure checks, but worse than Europeans at tread depth

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Just over half of UK motorists check their tyre pressures at least once per month, according to research commissioned by Apollo Tyres. Of the 1,000 motorists polled, 15 per cent say they check their tyre pressures weekly, 11 per cent say once a fortnight, and 29 per cent once per month.

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TyreSafe starts New Year in road safety with #DriveJanuary campaign

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TyreSafe has started 2024 with a new social media campaign targeting a habitual change for improved road safety. Organised around the #DriveJanuary hashtag, a play on the famous #DryJanuary health and wellbeing initiative, the organisation is using the opportunity of people setting resolutions for the New Year to ask drivers to add monthly tyre checks to their list of behavioural changes. TyreSafe’s 2023 Tread Depth Survey reveals that almost half the UK cars on the road have low or illegal tread. For more detail, see our sister site for consumers, WhatTyre.

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Bridgestone makes ‘driving home for Christmas’ tyre safety plea

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Driving home for Christmas is more than an indispensable addition to the festive season playlist, it is something many of us will soon do. That worries Bridgestone after finding out that more than half the motorists making the drive home fail to recognise an ‘extremely serious’ risk associated with illegal tyre usage. Research carried out on Bridgestone’s behalf suggests that 54% of motorists don’t regard driving on illegal tyres as potentially life threatening.

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Rise in risk of driving licence loss due to defective tyres

An estimated 6 million tyres on the road have illegal tread, according to TyreSafe’s recent Tread Depth Survey, meaning many drivers risk three penalty points and a fine, which can be up to a maximum of £2,500, for each defective or illegal tyre. As well as the risks posed by illegal tread on tyres, almost 542,287 drivers are just two tyres away from an automatic driving ban and almost 100,000 who have nine points are just a single tyre away, according to a recent IAM RoadSmart report. These numbers have risen recently – the number of drivers with nine points on their licence has risen 8 per cent in the last year – indicating an urgent need for drivers to pay closer attention to road safety both in their driving behaviour and attention to vehicle maintenance.

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TyreSafe partners with National Motorcyclists Council to promote safe, sustainable biking

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TyreSafe and the National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) have entered a new partnership to promote safe and sustainable biking. The mutual support between the organisations focuses on the need for extra emphasis on vehicle maintenance and a reduction in the number of avoidable defects identified by the rate of motorcycle MOT failures, surprisingly comparable with that of cars; a third fail their first inspection according to DVSA data. Of all the defects leading to an initial MOT failure, the largest proportion of those classified as ‘dangerous’ are tyres at 29 per cent.

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More than half of UK tyres are illegal or borderline at point of replacement – TyreSafe study

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A landmark new study by TyreSafe, Imperial College, London, and National Highways has revealed that more than half of tyres replaced in the UK have illegal or borderline tread depth. The tyre safety charity said the eye-opening data underscores the urgent need for increased awareness and action. TyreSafe published the report on tyre maintenance and safety practices among motorists, which is available to download now, ahead of the country’s Road Safety Week.

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TyreSafe, Brake partner for Road Safety Week 2023 campaign: ‘Let’s Talk About Speed’

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TyreSafe has partnered with Brake ahead of Road Safety Week 2023 (week commencing 19 November). TyreSafe said the partnership aims to support Brake’s ‘Let’s talk about speed’ campaign, which challenges drivers and passengers to be open about issues related to speeding. TyreSafe describes the week as a significant platform to raise awareness about the critical importance of safe driving practices and the devastating consequences of speeding. Brake’s 2023 campaign highlights the risks associated with driving too fast and on defective tyres.

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Bridgestone postcards demonstrate tyre checks as it helps hundreds ‘Become a Road Safety Hero’

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Bridgestone spread the tyre safety message to hundreds of motorists across October with free tyre safety checks and postcards at two events during Tyre Safety Month. Bridgestone said it communicated the messages to hundreds of motorists at Roadchef’s Norton Canes Services on the M6 Toll in Staffordshire on 19 October, carrying out free safety checks throughout the day. The company repeated these activities at Ireland’s Japfest in Mondello Park, where it encouraged young drivers to get into the habit of checking their tyres regularly.

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TyreSafe chair Stuart Lovatt featured on Driving for Better Business podcast

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TyreSafe chair, Stuart Lovatt, has appeared on two episodes of the Driving for Better Business podcast. Lovatt provided a range of tyre safety insights, covering first the impact of tyre safety on fleet managers, and secondly a look at company cars and grey fleet, with tyres for electric vehicles, part-worn tyres and October’s Tyre Safety Month all discussed. Lovatt gave tips on mitigating risk, saving money and staying safe when driving for work. Both episodes are embedded below, or you can access them on the Driving for Better Business website and via various podcast platforms.

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TyreSafe connecting with driving instructors at ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor conference

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TyreSafe exhibited at the ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor National Conference & Expo (Newark Showground, Nottingham; 8 October), continuing its mission to connect with road safety stakeholders. Almost 1,000 driving instructors and trainers from across the country attended, with a wide range of educational seminars, presentations, and dedicated zones covering various aspects of the driver training industry. TyreSafe has committed to supporting the promotion of road safety information and resources within the driver training community, and said that it welcomed hundreds to its stand, from which it was sharing tips, guidance and information about the crucial role tyres play in overall road safety. The organisation recently formed a new partnership with Intelligent Instructor, signalling its intent to build its relationship with instructors.

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