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worn tyres on car
IF my car has worn tyres which are below the legal limit in the Uk and the i was stopped by a Copper who noticed the tyress were baldy, but i'd mention it to the copper that i was on my way to the garage to get new tyres. WOuld the copper want to see evidence of an appointment, or would he take my word for it and let me be on my way. (no points or fine)
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Firstly if you are a chav in a beat up old fiesta which stinks of ganja then he`ll probably nick you
Secondly if you are a normal looking guy in a decent type of car then he`ll probably let you go
Thirdly if he`s an easy going copper he might let you go on your way regardless of your or your cars appearence
Last but not least, if he`s an out and out bastad of a copper then he`ll nick you regardless of any of the above mentioned
Firstly if you are a chav in a beat up old fiesta which stinks of ganja then he`ll probably nick you
Secondly if you are a normal looking guy in a decent type of car then he`ll probably let you go
Thirdly if he`s an easy going copper he might let you go on your way regardless of your or your cars appearence
Last but not least, if he`s an out and out bastad of a copper then he`ll nick you regardless of any of the above mentioned
It's an offence to drive a car with tyres with insufficient tread, even if you're genuinely going to a garage to replace them.
If, say, you were to buy a secondhand car with illegal tyres, your only options would be to call a tyre company to come and fit new tyres at the point of purchase or pay for a recovery vehicle to convey your car to a garage. Since many tyre firms offer a roadside service at the same price as they charge at their depot, there's no excuse for driving a vehicle with illegal tyres.
Chris
If, say, you were to buy a secondhand car with illegal tyres, your only options would be to call a tyre company to come and fit new tyres at the point of purchase or pay for a recovery vehicle to convey your car to a garage. Since many tyre firms offer a roadside service at the same price as they charge at their depot, there's no excuse for driving a vehicle with illegal tyres.
Chris
I dont think it is a wind up as kevsun is speaking hypothetically. Not the same style as ''I was caught doing 90 with no licence'. Its a valid question - is it illegal to drive to a tyre shop with an appointment, with bald tyres?. I agree with Chris. Yes it is illegal. This 'with an appointment'' scenario is intended to cover you where your mot has run out, not to drive a dangerous car to the tyre shop to get them replaced.