The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) has launched an inspection campaign to check the fitness of vehicle tyres, state news agency WAM reported.
The campaign, which will run until August 20, aims to reduce accidents associated with worn-out tyres, as part of efforts to enhance road safety. Tyre blowouts are a major cause of road accidents in the UAE, particularly during the summer months.
As part of the campaign, QCC inspectors will check the roadworthiness of new and re-treaded tyres traded in Abu Dhabi, and inspect their compliance with safety requirements and relevant technical standards.
“The tyre inspection campaign articulates QCC’s priority to prevent accidents caused by flawed and substandard tyres that are prone to bursting at high temperatures,” commented Mohammed Helal Al Balooshi, marketing and communications director at the QCC.
“In following such stringent norms, QCC aims to ensure that the highest safety measures are followed in the storage and handling of tyres traded in Abu Dhabi markets.”
Earlier this month, The National reported that seven people died and 79 others were injured in accidents caused by blown-out tyres in Abu Dhabi during the first half of 2015. Police have urged motorists to be cautious particularly during the hot summer months as excessive heat on the asphalt can cause tyres to burst.