Defective tyre

[trafficoffence]

I have got £60 and three points for defective tyre. I agree, the tire was worn under the limit; it was about 1,3 mm. The copper wrote 'driving with a tyre with cords exposed', but the cord was not exposed. Does it make a difference, would it be a different offence or the penalty less sever, or should I accept it as it is?

[HellDiver]

You're an idiot for driving with a bald tyre. Be glad you got off as lightly, and didn't end up crashing and killing someone.

[Sf_Manta]

Simply put, you haven't got any leg to stand on.

Law states you need a mimimum of 1.6mm of tread, you said you had 1.3mm , thus in breach of the law.

[balders118]

trafficoffence said:

I have got £60 and three points for defective tyre. I agree, the tire was worn under the limit; it was about 1,3 mm. The copper wrote 'driving with a tyre with cords exposed', but the cord was not exposed. Does it make a difference, would it be a different offence or the penalty less sever, or should I accept it as it is?

As far as i'm aware thats the standard penalty for low tread, low pressure etc. Even on the spare IIRC.

[HellDiver]

He's trying to wriggle out of it. Pure and simple.

[trafficoffence]

I'm not trying to wiggle out of anything, just don't want to be sure I will be endorsed for the right thing.