Overview

• Tyre defects were the leading cause of endorsements, affecting 8,945 motorists in 2024—a 44% rise on the previous year.
• Brake-related offences surged from 181 to 1,190 cases, marking a more than sixfold increase in dangerous braking failures.
• Driving an unroadworthy vehicle carries three penalty points, which remain on a licence for four years under UK law.
• Endorsements in the East Midlands climbed 87%, while Mid Wales and South West Wales bucked the trend with modest declines.
• The RAC and senior police warn that recorded endorsements represent only the tip of the iceberg and urge motorists to perform routine vehicle maintenance.