Reminder to motorists to prepare cars for winter

Full article available on Derbyshire Police's website

Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership is reminding motorists to check tyres ready for the winter months.

The reminder comes during Tyre Safety Month which runs throughout October.

Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership exists to reduce road deaths and injuries.

Members include Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Derbyshire police, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, the Highways Agency, NHS Derbyshire County, NHS Derby City and Peak District National Park Authority

Partnership Chairman Mike Ashworth said: “Your tyres can’t protect you properly unless you look after them. Wet roads, cold temperatures, snow and ice can all result in loss of grip, aquaplaning and longer stopping distances.

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