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Info for a mate really - he's heading to Austria by car in February and doesn't seem to think he needs winter tyres (he would take chains). I was under the impression that winter tyres were a legal requirement?
Can anybody shed any light?
Thanks
[b]Winter equipment[/b] – All Motorists have the legal obligation to adapt their vehicle to winter
weather conditions (see information below).
Between 1 November and 15 April, vehicles must be fitted with winter tyres (which must
be marked M&S on the side walls and have a minimum tread depth of 4mm) or allseason
tyres which must be marked M&S (mud and snow) and if roads have a covering
of snow, slush or ice outside these dates.
Theoretically snow chains on summer tyres can be used as an alternative to winter tyres
where the road is heavily covered with snow and no damage to the road surface is
caused by the snow chains. In practice, because road conditions and the weather cannot
be predicted, use of winter tyres is effectively compulsory.
Note: It is the driver’s legal responsibility to carry the required winter equipment so it is
essential to check that it is included in any hire car.
Source:
I'm there 3 months a year. Always put winter tyres on, snow chains in boot but never needed them and our place is up a steep hill. Also, 99% of roads clear and chains are a pain to put on/off.
I live in Austria. It's only law if there is slush or snow on the road. If the roads are clear it's ok. He'll have to drive through Germany though and I'm not what the law is there (I'd guess it is similar)
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German law same as Austrian....
Winter tyres are compulsory when it shows, there is a heavy frost or there is snow on the ground. You can leave your summer tyres on all winter but have to refrain from driving if it does snow.
Doubt he'll get very far using chains unless driving on heavily iced up roads. Chains have to be removed as soon as the section is clear of snow/ice.
A set of tyres can be had for under 100€.
Worth putting winter tyres on in the colder months. In fact, using winter tyres year round in the UK doesn't seem that daft to me given the amount of rain and the lower average temperatures.
Worth putting winter tyres on in the colder months. In fact, using winter tyres year round in the UK doesn't seem that daft to me given the amount of rain and the lower average temperatures.
The new Michelin CrossClimate tyres are designed to be used all year round, reviews seem very positive so far, it might be worth his while looking at a set.