That is the pledge from Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe after he said he was shocked at new findings which found faulty tyres are contributing to far more accidents than was previously realised.
The results of new analysis of Garda forensic evidence investigations into fatalities have shocked those involved in road safety – with tyres a factor in 14 deaths a year.
The figures show that ‘vehicle factors’ – especially tyres – contribute far more to deaths and injuries on our roads than was believed to be the case.
Now the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is embarking on a campaign to highlight the dangers posed by tyres that are worn, damaged or under-inflated.
They were a significant vehicle factor in 66 vehicles between 2008 and 2012.
Source: Motorists will face penalty points for faulty tyres from later this year – Independent.ie
