e-marking (again) reference required

[BertBert]

WibblyWobblyWeb said:

All car tyres sold from 1st July 1997 must carry an 'E' marking. The 'E' or 'e' mark consists of an 'E' or 'e' followed by a number included in a circle of 12mm diameter or a rectangle. This symbol is followed by a further number
The 'E' certifies that the tyre complies with the dimensional, performance and marking requirements of ECE Regulation 30.

The 'e' certifies that the tyre complies with the dimensional, performance and marking requirements of DIRECTIVE 92/23/EEC.

The number associated with the letter 'E' in the circle or 'e' in the rectangle is the code number of the government which granted the type approval (No. 11 for the British Government and a different identifying number for each of the other European countries involved).

The number outside the circle or rectangle is the number of the type approval certificate issued for that particular tyre size/type.

However whilst being illegal to sell them, it is my belief that it is not specifically illegal to be running tyres which are not e-marked.

Can anyone confirm or deny this with a suitable reference to the law please?

Thanks
Bert

[BertBert]

Thanks Chaps. The OPSI link talks about supply, I was hoping to find something related to use.
Bert

[BertBert]

Good point. But there are rules on tyres (some or all of) which are tested in the MoT.

Does anyone know where they are? Con & Use?

Bert