UK body says drivers' attention to tyres varies by region

ERJ staff report (DS)

London -- Drivers in East Anglia and the North West are among the most likely to be involved in a tyre related car accident according to safety organisation TyreSafe.

The announcement came after the group asked drivers when they last checked tread depth on their tyres. Up to a quarter of drivers in these two regions had never checked tread depth. Drivers in Wales were the most responsible with more than four in ten claiming to have checked their tyre tread depth within the last month, the maximum period recommended between checks

As part of October's tyre safety month, TyreSafe is giving drivers advice on a quick and easy way to see if their tyres have safe and legal tread depth. The organisations 'lifesaver in your pocket' campaign encourages drivers to insert a 20p coin into the main tread grooves of the tyre.