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Abroad with the car: studded tires

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If you travel abroad by car or there going to take the car to rent, you should definitely read the rules of use of studded tires operating in several countries of Europe. This will save a lot of time, nerves and money, and in some cases even help to prevent possible trip cancellation.

In most countries of Europe, studded tires banned. If you cross the border  on the car with studded tires, be prepared for the fact that the entry may be closed. As an alternative, you can also offer to cut the spikes from the tyres on the spot – with this option you'll encounter on the border with Britain, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands.

In some European Union countries, studded tires are mandatory in winter – the Baltic States, Norway, Finland, Germany and Austria, but some of them certain restrictions apply. For example, in Scandinavian countries, studded tires are permitted for use only if the density of spines not more than 50 pieces per 1 running meter.

If the driver in the winter will use on the territory of countries that require winter studded tires, summer tyres, the local police will write him a fine. In Germany, for example, for a breach of the receipt of the fine will be about €40.

In some countries, to certain sections of the road in winter, even have signs informing you that it is possible to go only with chains on wheels.

That is why many motorists often traveling by private transport, it is recommended to use for travel in Europe only non-studded winter friction tires, and be sure to stock up on a set of chains on the wheels.

The list of countries that allow the use of studded tires, winter tires and snow chains, taking into account seasonal and special requirements:

Country

tires

Winter tires

Chains

Austria

valid from 01.10 to 31.05

required.

valid

Azerbaijan

 

   

Albania

 

   

Andorra

 

recommended

required.

Armenia

 

   

Belarus

valid

you want to 01.12 01.03

 

Belgium

valid from 01.11 to 31.03

valid from 01.10 to 30.04

valid

Bulgaria

not allowed

valid

valid

Bosnia and Herzegovina

not allowed

required, from 15.11 until 15.04

valid

UK

valid

 

valid

Hungary

not allowed

 

valid

Germany

not allowed

required.

valid

Greece

not allowed

 

valid

Georgia

 

 

valid

Denmark

valid from 01.11 until 15.04

recommended from 01.10 to 30.04

valid

Ireland

not allowed

 

not allowed

Iceland

valid from 15.11 to 15.04

required, from 01.11 until 15.04

 

Spain.

not allowed

valid

valid

Italy

valid from 15.11 to 15.03

recommended from 15.04 until 01.10

valid

Cyprus

valid

valid

valid

Latvia

valid from 01.10 to 30.04

you want to 01.12 01.03

 

Lithuania

valid from 01.11 until 09.04

required from 10.11 till 31.03

 

Liechtenstein

 

   

Luxembourg

valid from 01.12 to 31.03

 

valid

Macedonia

not allowed

required, from 15.11 until 15.03

 

Malta

 

   

Moldova

valid from 01.12 till 01.03

you want to 01.12 01.03

 

Netherlands

not allowed

 

not allowed

Norway

valid from 01.11 until 15.04

recommended with 15.10 to 01.05

valid

Poland

not allowed

   

Portugal

not allowed

   

Russia

valid

recommended

 

Romania

not allowed

required, from 01.11 to 31.03

valid

Serbia

not allowed

required, from 01.11 to 01.04

valid

Slovakia

not allowed

required from 15.11 to 31.03

valid

Slovenia

not allowed

required, from 15.11 until 15.03

valid

Turkey

valid

recommended

valid

Ukraine

recommended

recommended

valid

Finland

valid from 01.11 until 15.04

you want to 01.12 01.03

valid

France

valid from 10.11 till 31.03

 

valid

Croatia

not allowed

 

valid

Montenegro

not allowed

required, from 15.11 until 01.04

required.

Czech Republic

not allowed

required, from 01.11 to 31.03

valid

Switzerland

valid from 01.11 to 30.04

recommended

valid

Sweden

valid from 01.10 till 15.04

required from 01.12 to 31.03

valid

Estonia

valid from 01.10 till 31.03

you want to 01.12 01.03

 

 



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Date of publication: 14.11.2014


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