Overview

This bill aims to improve road safety by introducing a ten-year age limit on tyres for buses and coaches in England, Wales, and Scotland. It mandates stricter vehicle inspections and licensing conditions to enforce this limit.

Description

The Tyres (Buses and Coaches) Bill mandates that tyre age be examined during annual vehicle tests (under the Road Traffic Act 1981). Tyres older than ten years will result in test failure. The bill requires vehicle examiners to record tyre ages and inform relevant traffic commissioners. This information will be used to compile national statistics on tyre age and condition. The Secretary of State can specify exemptions. Furthermore, all Public Service Vehicle operator licenses will include a condition that all tyres used must be less than ten years old. A review of the bill's impact will be conducted and reported to Parliament 12 months after its enactment.

Government Spending

The bill will lead to government expenditure covering the costs incurred by the Secretary of State and government departments in implementing the new regulations. The exact figures are not specified in the bill text.

Groups Affected

The bill directly affects:
• Bus and coach operators: They will face stricter regulations and potential increased costs associated with replacing older tyres.
• Vehicle examiners: Their responsibilities expand to include thorough tyre age checks and reporting.
• Traffic commissioners: They are responsible for enforcing the new licensing conditions and overseeing data collection.
• The public: The bill aims to improve road safety for passengers and other road users by reducing the risk of tyre failures.

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