Defective tyres are linked to 14 deaths annually.
Motorists with defective tyres on their vehicles run the risk of receiving 4 penalty points and a 120 euro fine.
Gardai are today mounting roadside checks on tyres on vehicles for Tyre Safety Day.
Defective tyres are linked to 14 deaths annually.
The Gardai, the Road Safety Authority and the Irish Tyre Industry Association have teamed up to remind all road users to check their tyres to ensure they are roadworthy.
Brian Farrell is Communications Manager at the RSA.
He joined Ciara Noble on Wednesday's edition of Kildare Today.
Today is Tyre Safety Day! @GardaTraffic and @RSAIreland will be carrying out tyre checks across the country - driving with defective tyres may result in a fine and up to 4 penalty points.
— ITIA (@ITIA_Official) October 6, 2021
Visit your local ITIA expert to avail of a FREE tyre check. https://t.co/eXwDPidwgU pic.twitter.com/WWL18H5idK
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