The age of tyres is something that arises from time to time as a safety issue. There have been accidents in the UK allegedly arising from tyre failure on vehicles with older tyres, either original or retreaded. To date, the UK government has declined to act on age-related tyre limits. However, the Northern Ireland government is consulting on that very issue.
Could Northern Ireland Ban 10-Year-old Tyres?
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd launched a public consultation seeking views on banning the use of tyres 10 years or older on certain vehicle types.
This includes the front axles of ...
Could Northern Ireland Ban 10-Year-old Tyres?
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd launched a public consultation seeking views on banning the use of tyres 10 years or older on certain vehicle types.
This includes the front axles of ...