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<p>As stated in the published impact assessment, the two fatal collisions identified
by HM’s Coroner as having older tyres as a contributory factor provide the evidence
base for the monetised benefits for the proposed ban.</p><p> </p><p>The estimated
reduction in fatal collisions due to older tyres being removed from use is used to
calculate these benefits. In both the fatal collisions the tyres that failed were
fitted on the steering axle.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is not aware of any collisions
that have occurred as a result of tyre failure due to its age for tyres fitted away
from steering axles. In the absence of further evidence, the monetised benefits are
estimated to be the same.</p>
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