Daijiworld Media Network - Sharjah (SR)

Sharjah, Jun 21: As warning to motorists who rent tyres to pass vehicle test, Sharjah police have announced that strict action will be taken against those using invalid, fake and faulty tyres. This measure is to avoid fatal accidents that are on the rise because of soaring temperature during the summer season.

Director of the awareness department at the Sharjah Police, Lt Saud Al Shaiba said that several people were killed or received serious injuries due to accidents caused by expired tyres in the last two years. The Lieutenant said, "The temperature reaches upto 50 degrees Celsius in summer, which majorly heats up the road surfaces. This can cause the old and worn-out tyres to burst and lead to horrific accidents." He explained in detail as to how car tyres are a major factor in causing accidents. "During summer, motorists should double-check the safety of their cars and tyres before travelling," he added.

"Motorists do this because they just want to save some money, ignoring that such kind of violation could cost them their lives," the Lieutenant said. He explained that if trucks are found using unsafe tyres, the drivers would be fined Dh 500, given four black points and their vehicles would be seized for one week.

Saud Al Shaiba also said Sharjah Police is coordinating with Sharjah Economic and Development Department (SEDD), to combat fake tyres and crackdown on shops that rent tyres to pass vehicle tests. "We are taking measures to prosecute the violators for fraud and endangering people's lives," he added.

An official from the SEDD said that during inspection carried out by the consumer protection section, the officials had seized large number of fake tyres and had issued fines to a number of automobile workshops and outlets found renting or selling invalid tyres.

Lt Al Shaiba said that the heavy truck drivers using unsafe tyres would be fined Dh 500 along with four black points and their vehicles would be confiscated for one week.