Part II Construction and Use of Vehicles and Equipment
General regulation of construction, use etc.
F141A Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.
A person who—
(a)
contravenes or fails to comply with a construction and use requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres, or
(b)
uses on a road a motor vehicle or trailer which does not comply with such a requirement, or causes or permits a motor vehicle or trailer to be so used,
is guilty of an offence.