Tyre Pressure News and Information: Legislation
International standard for TPMS
The international standard for tyre pressuer monitoring systems is ISO21750. The standard was written to cover direct and indirect systems, and TyrePal systems can operate as a tyre pressure warning system well within the requirements as defined in this International Standard. ISO standard requirements To comply with the standard, a system should give an alert [...]
TPMS Legislation
Following the spate of fatal rollover accidents involving Ford Galaxys and Firestone tyres in 2000, the US government introduced the TREAD act that required tyre pressure monitoring systems to be fitted to all new cars. This has applied to all cars and light vans sold in the USA since 2008. There are arguments that the [...]
UK Legal requirements on tyre pressure
It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that tyres are in proper condition and penalties for offences are very severe. The penalties for having illegal tyres are currently up to a £2500 fine and 3 penalty points PER TYRE. Two faulty tyres could cost six penalty points, loss of license and a £5000 fine! Apart [...]