Ring,
the leading European lighting and automotive aftermarket specialist, has become
a supporter of TyreSafe, the UK’s charity dedicated to raising awareness of the
importance of correct tyre maintenance and the dangers of defective and illegal
tyres. As a supporter, Ring will help spread the key messages of TyreSafe’s campaigns and support the charity in its ongoing awareness raising.
In
the past five years, tyre defects have contributed to over 3,000 road accidents
in the UK, resulting in over 5,300 casualties, with an estimated cost to the UK
economy of £461million. Each year, there are over 10 million illegal tyres on
vehicles in the UK. As well as ensuring safety, motorists with properly
maintained tyres can also improve fuel efficiency, helping saving money and cut
CO2 emissions.
Henry
Bisson, Marketing Manager at Ring, says: “Tyres are the only point of contact
with the road, so it’s vital that motorists understand how to maintain them
properly. As such, the work TyreSafe does to raise awareness of the issues and
educate drivers is essential and we’re delighted to offer our support to their
ongoing campaigns.”
TyreSafe
was formed in 2006 to reduce the number of tyre-related incidents on Britain’s
roads through raising awareness of the importance of tyre maintenance and the
dangers of defective and illegal tyres. Since its inception, TyreSafe’s activities have helped reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured
each year in a tyre related accident by 46%.
Stuart
Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe, says: “TyreSafe is delighted to welcome Ring, as our
supporters’ role is vital in helping to raise awareness of our potentially
life-saving message. We’ll be working with them and all our supporters to
continue to educate motorists on the importance of tyre safety and how a
routine of tyre checks can reduce their risks on the roads, as well as save
money and cut CO2 emissions.”
For more information about TyreSafe, visit www.tyresafe.org
Ring is a leading supplier of tyre safety kit for motorists, including tyre inflators, tread depth and pressure gauges and emergency sealants. Its multi-award-winning range of tyre inflators allows motorist to quickly check tyre pressure and top up to the correct level.
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