TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety charity, has announced a new partnership with Disabled Motoring UK (DMUK), the national charity representing the rights and accessibility of disabled motorists, passengers and Blue Badge holders.
With more than 16.1 million disabled people in the UK, millions of whom rely on private transport to maintain independence, access employment, healthcare and community life, the partnership highlights the vital role that vehicle maintenance—and particularly tyre safety—plays in enabling safe, reliable and accessible journeys.
Tyres are the only part of a vehicle in contact with the road, directly affecting braking performance, grip in wet conditions, handling and overall vehicle control. For disabled motorists and passengers, ensuring tyres are legal, correctly inflated and well maintained is essential to confidence behind the wheel and to ensuring a vehicle responds predictably in everyday driving and emergency situations.
Through the partnership, TyreSafe and Disabled Motoring UK will work together to raise awareness of the importance of routine tyre checks, promoting simple actions that help ensure vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and capable of delivering optimum performance—particularly in poor weather or on heavily trafficked roads.
Stuart Lovatt, Chair of TyreSafe, said, “Tyre safety is fundamental for every road user, but for disabled motorists, confidence in how a vehicle performs—especially when braking or driving in wet conditions, is essential. By partnering with Disabled Motoring UK, we can help ensure tyre safety advice reaches those who depend most on their vehicles, reinforcing that properly maintained tyres are essential for safety, reliability and peace of mind.”
Disabled Motoring UK has a long history of campaigning on behalf of disabled motorists, having played a central role in the creation of the Blue Badge scheme, Mobility Allowance and Motability, as well as more recent reforms around parking policy and accessibility. The charity continues to campaign on issues that directly affect disabled people’s ability to travel safely and independently.
Graham Footer, CEO of Disabled Motoring UK, added, “For many disabled people, a car isn’t a convenience—it’s a lifeline. Ensuring that vehicles are safe, reliable and able to perform as expected is crucial, particularly when it comes to braking and grip in wet or challenging conditions. Our partnership with TyreSafe helps reinforce the importance of good tyre maintenance as part of everyday vehicle care, supporting safer journeys and greater confidence for disabled motorists and passengers.”
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving road safety, protecting mobility and ensuring that disabled people are not placed at unnecessary risk due to preventable vehicle safety issues. By embedding tyre safety into wider conversations about accessibility and independence, TyreSafe and Disabled Motoring UK aim to support safer journeys.
