Tyre and seatbelt safety Seatbelts You must wear a seatbelt if one is fitted Anyone aged 14 and over is responsible for wearing their seatbelt It is the drivers' responsibility for anyone under the age of 14 Children must use a correct car seat until they reach 135cm or 12th birthday Tyre pressure Check your tyre pressures at least once a month or before a long journey Pressures should be checked against the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended level. This can be found in the vehicle handbook and on a plate which is often located inside the fuel filler flap or on the driver’s door sill Check the pressure when tyres are cold (i.e. when you have travelled less than two miles) If you are carrying a full load of passengers or luggage or will be towing a trailer or caravan, tyre pressures should be increased in line with the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Details can be found in the vehicle handbook Ensure a reliable and accurate pressure gauge is used Check the pressure in all four tyres not forgetting to check the spare tyre as well While checking pressures, give the rest of the tyre a visual inspection. Remove any stones and other objects embedded in the tread. Look out for any bulges, lumps or cuts If you are unsure on any aspect of tyre pressure or tyre condition take your vehicle to an approved fitting centre and speak to the experts Also in Advice Centre... Advice CentreCrime prevention Business adviceRogue tradersVulnerable adults - abuse awarenessKeep burglars out of your propertyFraudKeep In The KnowBogus callers Supporting Victims of Crime Help and advice for victimsVictims' Right to Review scheme Personal safety Anti-social behaviourAsk for AniBullyingChild abuseChild sex offender disclosure schemeChild sexual exploitationClare's LawDomestic abuseDomestic abuse - spot the signsFemale genital mutilationModern slavery and human traffickingOperation Seabrook - Medomsley Detention CentreRape and sexual assaultStalking Road and Vehicle Safety Bad weather driving advice and tipsBikeSafeBuying new / used carsCycle marking and safetyDrink and drug drivingDriving without insurance - Operation TutelageMotorcycles Tyre and Seatbelt Safety Keeping you and your deliveries safeVehicle crime and seized vehicle informationVehicle modifications Online Safety HackingIdentity fraudProtecting childrenSextortionStay Safe Online Rural Crime Animals, wildlife and rural crimeWildlife and rural crime