Road Traffic Act
The Road Traffic Act 1988 is the primary UK legislation governing vehicle roadworthiness and driver responsibilities. It makes it an offence to use a vehicle with defective tyres on a public road, with penalties of up to £2,500 and three penalty points per tyre. Tyre businesses must understand this legislation as it underpins all tyre-related compliance requirements.
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British Tyre Manufacturers Association
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Construction and Use Regulations
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Daily Defect Check
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Delayed Prohibition
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