October is PSNI’s tyre and lights safety month
The PSNI’s current road safety campaign is focused on tyre safety and ensuring that vehicle lights are working
This means that police will be increasing vehicle checks, looking at things like tyre tread depth and break lights.
1.6mm is the legal tread depth limit on car tyres and 1mm for motorbikes.
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Hide AdTyre pressure is also critical and should be at the manufacturer’s specification.
Free tyre safety checks are available from almost all tyre suppliers across NI. The following website provides further information www.tyresafe.org/campaigns/tyre-safety-month-2013/2013-campaign/introduction