You could be fined up to £10,000 if you miss this simple tyre mistake - however, there is an easy check you can perform with a 20p coin that can ensure you are safe to drive.
Drivers that are caught out on the roads with unsafe tyres could be hit with whopping fines of up to £10,000, according to experts.
Motorists that are found with unsafe and illegal tyres could be slapped with a £2,500 fine and three penalty points per bad tyre - which means you could be fined up to £10,000, reports the Liverpool Echo. According to UK law, the minimum tread depth for any tyre is 1.6mm - and there is a way to check if you are close to this depth.
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