In the EU TPMS became mandatory for all class M1 vehicles (vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers and comprising no more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat) registered after November 1st, 2014. The initial legislation was approved in 2009 in Brussels (UN ECE R64) with the aim to optimize fuel consumption and increase driver safety, which are the two most well-known benefits of the TPM systems.

Direct Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems are a highly technical vehicle safety feature and the TPMS sensor is a crucial component of the system. There are many different sensor types available on the market, including the aftermarket’s preferred solution - programmable sensors. Programmable sensors, like Schrader’s EZ-sensor® family of products, come blank and need to be programmed to the specific make, model, and year of the vehicle being serviced.

Riding a motorcycle is a different experience compared to driving a car and requires specific maintenance. According to the European Commission, a motorcycle is considered to be one of the most dangerous means of road travel. More than 6500 motorized two-wheeler users die each year in the EU and the risk of death for motorcyclists is 20 times higher than of car occupants.