Darren Lindsey to lead BTMA
The BTMA board is pleased to announce that Darren Lindsey will take the role of Chief Executive of the BTMA on Graham Willson’s retirement at the end of April. Darren will be familiar to many in the industry. With over…
BTMA and NTDA to push for improved, modernised MOT
The British Tyre Manufacturers Association (BTMA) and National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA), who represent tyre manufacturers and retailers in the UK, welcome the government’s decision to maintain the present 3-1-1 MOT testing regime for light vehicles. Once again, industry and…
Government supports industry best practice guide for van tyre management
The tyre industry and government have partnered together to produce a best practice guide for van operators and drivers to help improve roadworthiness and reduce the risk of tyre-related incident. The latest data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency…
DOT code celebrates 50-year anniversary
It’s doubtful the authors of Federal Regulation 49 574.5 imagined their creation would find another purpose in UK regulations some 50 years after it was drafted. On 26th January 1971, the Tire Identification Number, more commonly known on this side…
Research reveals existing drainage systems effective in capturing tyre and road wear particles
BTMA welcomes the publication of the initial results of research by Highways England to assess the risk of pollution from microplastics in road run-off, including tyre and road wear particles (TRWP). Highways England commissioned a comprehensive review of the current…
BTMA welcomes the adoption of enforcement powers for the tyre labelling regulation
The Department for Transport (DfT) has adopted legislation creating powers to enforce the labelling regulation from 1st January with civil sanctions. The industry has long argued that criminal sanctions are an inappropriate response and have strongly defended the case for…
Amended regulation endorses equality of retreads with new tyres
The recently published tyre age ban confirms that the Department for Transport has equal confidence in the safety of retreaded tyres as new ones. Government has published the draft amendment to the Construction & Use Regulations to introduce the tyre…
UK health experts find no compelling evidence of risk from tyre and road wear particles
An independent advisory committee to the UK Department of Health has found no compelling evidence that exposure to tyre and road wear particles poses a health risk at current UK concentrations. Based on a review of present scientific knowledge, the…
Economic Recovery Roundtables
BTMA has made proposals to save millions of tonnes of CO2 to the government’s recently-convened post-Coronavirus Green Recovery roundtable. Widespread use of low-rolling resistance tyres and improved consumer information about the condition and inflation of their tyres are key opportunities…
Tyre type approval
BTMA welcomes recent government proposals to strengthen enforcement of the legal minimum performance requirements for tyres. In its response to a recent consultation, BTMA has encouraged government to adopt a wider palette of civil sanctions to improve effectiveness. These include…