Only one in three drivers check tyre tread at least monthly – survey Only a third (33%) of drivers check the tread of their vehicle’s tyres at least once a month, a new survey suggests.
RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “Checking tyre tread takes just moments yet doing so has the potential to save lives on the roads.
Drivers can check tread depth by inserting a 20p coin into the main grooves, and examining whether the coin’s outer band is visible.
The RAC, which commissioned the poll with charity TyreSafe, warned that drivers who fail to regularly examine their tyres are putting themselves at risk of an accident or fine.
Drivers with illegal tyres face receiving three penalty points and a fine of £2,500 per unsafe tyre.
