TyreSafe has announced a new partnership with the Metropolitan Police, marking a major milestone as the organisation welcomes its 250th supporter.
The partnership is particularly significant as the Metropolitan Police is the largest police force in the UK, with responsibility for policing one of the most complex and diverse road networks in the country. The collaboration further strengthens TyreSafe’s work with enforcement partners to reduce tyre-related risk and improve road safety outcomes.
Through the partnership, the Metropolitan Police will have access to TyreSafe’s evidence-led resources, campaign materials and vehicle-specific guidance. Importantly, TyreSafe will also support in educating frontline officers and road policing teams in addition to engaging road users on the critical role tyres play in vehicle safety.
Hayley Webb, Acting Superintendent, Roads Policing, Metropolitan Police Roads and Transport Policing Command, Metropolitan Police, said, “Tyres are fundamental to vehicle safety, yet they are often overlooked by road users. This partnership with TyreSafe will support our ongoing work to improve road safety across London by helping us raise awareness of tyre condition, legality and maintenance.
By working together, we can better engage drivers, riders and fleet operators, and reinforce the simple checks that can prevent collisions and save lives.”
The partnership also aligns with TyreSafe’s growing suite of vehicle-specific safety toolkits, which are designed to support targeted enforcement, education and engagement activity. In the London metropolitan area, these resources are particularly relevant and include guidance for powered two-wheeled vehicles, cars, vans and fleet vehicles, with taxi and private hire vehicle-specific guidance due to be launched in 2026.
Stuart Lovatt, TyreSafe Chair, said, “Welcoming the Metropolitan Police as TyreSafe’s 250th supporter is a hugely significant moment for our organisation. As the UK’s largest police force, the Metropolitan Police plays a vital role in keeping millions of road users safe every day.”
“This partnership reflects the growing recognition that tyre safety is a critical component of road safety and roads policing. By working together, we can ensure that consistent, evidence-led messages reach drivers, riders and operators across London and beyond.”
The announcement comes at a time of continued focus on tyre-related risk, with TyreSafe’s research consistently highlighting the role of illegal or poorly maintained tyres in road collisions. Partnerships with police forces remain central to TyreSafe’s mission to reduce casualties and move towards a future of zero harm from tyre-related incidents.
As TyreSafe approaches its 20th anniversary in 2026, the organisation’s supporter network continues to grow across industry, enforcement, government and community stakeholders, reinforcing the message that tyre safety is everyone’s responsibility.
