16/09/2026
🚗 New driver? Two illegal tyres could cost you your licence.
If you’ve been driving for less than two years, getting six penalty points means your licence can be automatically revoked.
And with an illegal tyre carrying up to three points, just two could put your licence at risk.
But did you know you’re responsible for the tyres on any vehicle you drive, even if it isn’t yours? Research from TyreSafe found that 52% of UK drivers aged 17–24 didn’t know this.
The good news is checking your tyres is simple. Just remember ACT:
🛞 A – Air pressure
🔍 C – Condition
📏 T – Tread
A few simple checks can help keep your car safe, protect your licence and, most importantly, keep you and others safer on the road.
Before your next journey, remember to ACT.