UK looks to ban old tyres on HGVs

FTA says government research and consultation on 10-year tyre ban unlikely to affect most logistics operators.

The UK’s Department for Transport published research last night into aging tyres to support a consultation on banning 10-year-old tyres from use on heavy goods vehicles, as well as on buses, coaches, and mini-buses. 

In response, James Firth, head of road freight regulation at the Freight Transport Association(FTA), commented: “Given the amount of mileage covered by a typical commercial driver, FTA finds it unlikely that many of our members have tyres that are 10 years old.

“FTA is committed to ensuring the highest safety standards are met across the logistics industry, and as such, is happy to work with the Department for Transport (DfT) on this consultation. If tyres are undertaking particularly low mileage, there may be a case for exemption, but this needs to be considered further.”

Source: Lloyd’s