Convictions for driving with defective car parts hits decade high
Daily MailThe number of motorists convicted for driving with defective vehicle parts last year reached its highest level since 2014. Convictions for driving with defective vehicle parts hits decade high, according to new analysis of government data Defective vehicle part offences also include driving with dodgy steering and breaching legal exhaust emission limits. Ministry of Justice data reveals that 12,349 motorists rang up offences for getting behind the wheel with illegal tyres, brakes and other components on their cars in England and Wales in 2022 Green Flag, which conducted the analysis, said the rise in cases of motorists driving with defective vehicle parts could be linked to higher component prices and the cost-of-living crisis resulting in more people skipping regular maintenance According to breakdown assistance provider Green Flag, which conducted the research, there are many potential reasons why occurrences of defective parts have risen. Motorists convicted of driving with defective car parts may receive three penalty points on their driving licences and a fine.
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