Young drivers must check tyres or risk licence loss

Summarised from PlymouthLive's report · Updated 10 Oct, 06:00 · Archive

More than half of UK drivers aged 17 to 24 do not realise they are legally responsible for the condition of tyres on any vehicle they drive, according to TyreSafe research. This matters especially when borrowing a car from a parent, relative or friend.

UK law requires car tyres to have at least 1.6mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tyre and around its entire circumference. Each illegal tyre carries three penalty points and a fine of up to £2,500. Two illegal tyres therefore mean six points and up to £5,000 in fines. For drivers within two years of passing their first driving test, six points will result in their licence being revoked. TyreSafe's 2026 Tyre Safety Month campaign, running throughout October, encourages motorists to check air pressure, condition and tread before setting off.

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• 'Two tyres' could cost new drivers in the UK their licenceDrivers are being urged to do some simple checks this monthPlymouthLive · 10 Oct, 02:11

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