Safety of older tyres on heavy vehicles consultation

Consultation on the ban of tyres 10 years or older on heavy goods vehicles, buses, coaches and minibuses

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is seeking your views about the proposal to introduce legislation in Northern Ireland which bans the use of tyres 10 years or older on certain vehicle types.

From 1 February 2021, legislation is in place in Great Briatain (England, Scotland and Wales) which places a ban on 10 year old tyres in GB. The ban applies to the front axles of HGV’s, buses and coaches, and all axles on minibuses when fitted in single configuration. This ban applies not only to vehicles registered in GB but also to those that are visiting GB, which includes those from NI. Currently the Republic of Ireland has no policy on this issue.

The proposed ban in NI would apply to the front axles of heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches and on all axles of minibuses when fitted in single configuration, but does not include private cars.

This consultation will be of interest if you, or your organisation, own or operate any of the vehicle types listed above, or are involved in the maintenance of these vehicle types, or the manufacture, provision and/or maintenance of tyres for these vehicle types.

Find out more about the consultation and how to apply.

First published 25 October 2022