Hastings police stop car with no MOT and 'dangerously defective tyres'

A spokesperson said: "A vehicle flagged by ANPR as having no MOT was stopped by roads policing officers on Bexhill Road. Checks revealed both front tyres had exposed cords, making the vehicle unsafe to be on the road. The driver was issued with a fine for having no MOT, reported for the tyre offences, and the vehicle was issued with a PG9 prohibition notice."

A PG9 is issued when a vehicle has serious defects and is prohibited from being driven until those defects have been repaired.

Tyre tread depth has a minimum legal limit is 1.6mm.

The spokesperson added: "Look for cuts, bulges or exposed cords. Ensure tyres are inflated to the correct pressure. A few minutes spent checking your tyres could help keep you and others safe on the road."