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 ensure compliance.

Description

The Tyres (Buses and Coaches) Bill mandates that all tyres on buses and coaches be no more than ten years old. Key aspects include:

• Tyre Age Checks: Annual vehicle tests will include tyre age checks. Tyres older than ten years will result in test failure.
• Licensing Conditions: Public Service Vehicle operator licenses will include a condition stipulating that all tyres used are under ten years old.
• Data Collection: Vehicle examiners will record tyre age, and this data will be used to compile national statistics on tyre age and condition.
• Review: The Secretary of State will review the Act's impact after 12 months and report to Parliament.
• Exemptions: The Secretary of State can specify exemptions to the regulations.

Government Spending

The bill will require government spending to cover the costs of implementing and enforcing the new regulations. Specific figures are not provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Bus and Coach Operators: They will need to replace older tyres and comply with new licensing conditions. This could increase operational costs.
• Vehicle Examiners: Their responsibilities will expand to include detailed tyre age checks and record-keeping.
• Traffic Commissioners: They will receive and manage data on tyre failures and oversee license conditions.
• The Public: The bill aims to improve road safety for the general public by reducing the risk of tyre failures on buses and coaches.

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