# Teknik Bilgi

Kış Yönetmelikleri

Kamyon ve otobüslerde kış ekipmanı için Avrupa yönetmelikleri

Kamyon ve otobüslerdeki kış ekipmanlarına ilişkin Avrupa yönetmelikleri (2021/2022)

Country Tire regulationsSnow chain regulationsFurther information

 

Albania

No general winter tire regulations.

Snow chains for the drive axle must be carried in the vehicle. Use according to traffic signs and road conditions.
Studded tires are prohibited

Austria

Winter tires compulsory from 1 November to 15 April. Risk of driving ban and heavy fines if you do not comply (€35 up to €5,000). Vehicles > 3.5 t GVW must be equipped with tires marked M+S and/or Alpine symbol (3PMSF) on at least one drive axle with a min. tread depth of 6 mm (bias) and 5 mm (radial). Winter tires are compulsory for buses (categories M2, M3) from 1 November to 15 March.

Snow chains must be carried in the vehicle for at least two drive axle tires from November 1

to April 15. Exceptions for public service buses apply.

Use on roads covered with snow and ice.

Studded tires are prohibited for vehicles  > 3.5 t GVW.

Belgium

No general winter tire regulations. Symmetric fitting compulsory for M+S and winter tires.

Snow chains only allowed on roads covered with snow and/or ice.

Studded tires prohibited.

Bosnia-

Herzegovina

From 15 November to 15 April for vehicles with more than 8 seats and for vehicles with > 3.5 t GVW a minimum tread depth of 4 mm is mandatory. If tires do not have winter pattern, snow chains must be fitted on drive axle in wintry weather conditions.

Snow chains must be carried in the vehicle from 15 November to 15 April. 

A snow shovel and a bag of sand weighing between 25 kg and 50 kg must be carried in the vehicle. Studded tires prohibited.

Belarus

No general winter tire regulations.

Snow chains only allowed on roads covered with snow and ice.

Studded tires allowed.

Bulgaria

From 15 November to 1 March tires with minimum 4 mm tread depth are mandatory.

Snow chains must be carried in the vehicle from 1 November to 31 March. Usage is compulsory on mountain passes when indicated by traffic signs.

Studded tires prohibited. Without adequate winter equipment, entry into the country may be refused or a driving ban may be issued.

Croatia

Winter tires compulsory from 15 November to 15 April. M+S tires must be fitted on the drive axle of vehicles > 3.5 t GVW.

Snow chains required for the drive axle in certain conditions (if the vehicle is equipped with SU tires). Snow chains compulsory in some regions (Lika/Gorski Kotar).

Studded tires prohibited. Commercially used vehicles must carry a snow shovel.

Czech

Republic

Winter tires compulsory from 1 November to 31 March depending on road conditions in winter, or if indicated by „winter kit“ sign. M+S tires with min. 6 mm tread depth must be fitted on the drive axle of vehicles > 3.5 t GVW.

Differing traffic signs possible. Snow chains are compulsory if indicated by traffic signs on at least 2 drive wheels of vehicles with 3 or more axles.

Studded tires prohibited.

DenmarkNo general winter tire regulations.Snow chains allowed from 1 November to 15 April.Studded tires allowed from 1 November to 15 April. Studded tires should be mounted on all tires during this period.
EstoniaWinter tires compulsory for vehicles < 3.5 t GVW (radial tires with min. 3 mm tread depth) from 1 December to 1 March (also from October to April depending on weather). Heavier vehicles do not require winter tires, but minimum tread depth of 3 mm is mandatory.Snow chains are compulsory if indicated by traffic signs on at least 2 drive wheels of vehicles with 3 or more axles.Studded tires allowed between 15 October and 31 March.
FinlandMandatory to drive with winter tires from 1 November to 31 March, if wintry weather conditions prevail. Non-steering drive axles need to be fitted with 3PMSF or POR or studded tires. M+S marked tires allowed until 30.11.2024. On drive axle min. 5 mm and all other axles min. 3 mm tread depth.Snow chains only allowed on roads covered with snow and ice.Studded tires allowed between 1 November to 31 March if winter conditions prevail.
France

Winter equipment is mandatory for vehicles driving on roads marked with the B26 and/or B58 sign. The following changes apply from 2021: From November 1 to March 31, at the discretion of the local authorities (préfectures), vehicles > 3,5 t GVW must be fitted with 3PMSF tires (minimum of two 3PMSF tires on one steer axle and minimum of two 3PMSF tire on one drive axle) or mount snow chains for the drive axle. There is a transition period until 2024 for M+S tires already in use.

Use of snow chains when indicated by traffic signs.Vehicles < 3.5 t GVW: Studded tires allowed from first Saturday before 11 November to last Sunday of March, max. speed 90 km/h. Vehicles with studded tires have to be labelled with a sticker. Studded tires are prohibited for vehicles > 3.5 t GVW.
GermanyIn wintry weather conditions vehicles with > 3.5 t GVW must be fitted with tires marked with 3PMSF at the wheel positions of the permanently driven axles and front steering axles. Only M+S tires produced before 1 January 2018 are accepted until 30 September 2024.
Use of snow chains when indicated by traffic signs. Studded tires prohibited. Exception: Route via “Kleines Deutsches Eck”.€60 fine for unsuitable tires; €80 fine for causing obstruction/disturbance of traffic due to unsuitable tires; €100 fine for causing hazardous situation due to un suitable tires; €120 fine for causing an accident due to un suitable tires. Plus 1 point in each case (Flensburg points system).
Great BritainNo general winter tire regulations.Snow chains only allowed on roads covered with snow and ice.Studded tires allowed, but only on snow & ice covered roads, and as long as the street surface does not get damaged. Non compliance can result in a penalty fine.
HungaryNo general winter tire regulations.Snow chains only allowed on roads covered with snow and ice. It may be compulsory to apply and carry snow chains under certain weather conditions (max. speed: 50 km/h). In wintry conditions, foreign vehicles may be denied access if no snow chains are carried on board.Studded tires prohibited.
IcelandDuring the period from 1st of Novemberuntil 15th of April trucks and buses shall be fitted with tires with at least 3,0 mm tread depth.Snow chains are only allowed where there is no risk of causing damage to the road. 
IrelandNo general winter tire regulations.Snow chains only allowed when roads covered with snow and ice.Studded tires are allowed, but only on snow & ice covered roads, max. speed 96/112 km/h (national road/motorway).
ItalySnow chains are only allowed where there is no risk of causing damage to the road.An anti-skid device (e.g. snow chains) must be carried in the vehicle.Winter regulation prot. RU/1580 applies only to the following vehicles categories: M1, N1 and O1. In the event of snow the local police may impose a transit prohibition on some highway sections.
KosovoNo general winter tire regulations.Snow chains for the drive axle must be carried in the vehicle. Use according to traffic signs and conditions.Studded tires prohibited. Buses and trucks must carry a snow shovel.
LatviaWinter tires (M+S) with minimum 4 mm tread depth compulsory for vehicles < 3.5 t GVW from 1 December to 1 March. Heavier vehicles do not require winter tires, but a minimum tread depth of 3 mm is mandatory.

Snow chains only allowed on roads covered with snow and ice.Studded tires allowed between 1 October and 30 April for  vehicles > 3.5 t GVW.
LiechtensteinNo general winter tire regulations. However, there are liability issues if unsuitable tires are used.  The vehicle equipment must be suitable for the weather conditions.Snow chains allowed. Not necessary in valleys. In the mountains, traffic signs indicate if snow chains are compulsory.

Vehicles > 7.5 t GVW: Studded tires allowed from 1 November  to 30 April, max. speed 80 km/h. All tires should be equipped with studded tires. Vehicles with studded tires have to be labelled with a sticker.

LithuaniaWinter tires compulsory for vehicles  < 3.5 t GVW from 1 November to 1 April. Heavier vehicles do not require winter tires, but a minimum tread depth of  1.6 mm is mandatory.Snow chains only allowed on roads covered with snow and ice.Studded tires allowed between 1 November and 1 April.
LuxembourgAll drive axles on trucks and buses need to be equipped with winter tires (M+S) during wintry weatcher conditions (snow, ice, glazed frost).Snow chains only allowed on roads covered with snow and ice.Studded tires prohibited.
MacedoniaNo general winter tire regulations.Snow chains must be carried in the vehicle from 15 October to 15 March if vehicle has only standard tires fitted.Coaches and heavy trucks must carry snow shovels. Studded tires prohibited.
MontenegroWinter tires compulsory from November to April on specific roads, specified by Ministery of Police: M+S with min. 4 mm tread depth.Snow chains for the drive axle must be carried in the vehicle. Use according to traffic signs and conditions.Studded tires prohibited. Buses and trucks must carry a snow shovel.
NetherlandsNo general winter tire regulations.Snow chains not allowed on public roads.Studded tires prohibited.
Norway

Vehicles > 3.5 t GVW must be fitted with winter tires from 15 November until 31 March: 3PMSF tires on drive axle and front steer axle, M+S or 3PMSF tires on free roling axles. Depending on the region, tires must have min. 5 mm tread depth during the winter season. In south Norway: between 1 November and first Monday after Easter. In north Norway: between 16 October and 30 April.

It is mandatory for vehicles > 3.5 t GVW to carry snow chains in the period when it is legal to use studs. A truck with trailer must carry 7 chains.

Studding only allowed on winter tires. Studded tires (average protrusion: 1.7 mm) allowed from 1 November to the first Sunday after Easter. In Nordland, Troms and Finnmark: from 16 October to 30 April. Trucks and trailers: studded tires on the same axle. If twin-mounted, one tire is sufficient. In Trondheim and Oslo a fee is charged for the usage of studded tires: daily tickets may be acquired at vending machines along the arterial roads or by telephone or text message (send from a Norwegian, Swedish or Danish telephone number). Monthly and annual tickets for Trondheim may be acquired at Trondheim City Parking Office in Erling, Skakkes Gate 40, 7012 Trondheim. Daily tickets cost about €3.90, monthly tickets about €52 and annual tickets about €155 (costs double for vehicles > 3.5 t GVW). A violation is fined with €97.“

PolandNo general winter tire regulations.Snow chains only allowed on roads covered with snow and ice. Adequate traffic signs on roads where snow chains are compulsory.Studded tires prohibited.
PortugalNo general winter tire regulations.Snow chains temporarily compulsory when indicated by traffic signs (high-altitude regions only).Studded tires prohibited.
RomaniaIn case of wintry road conditions winter tires with M+S are compulsory for the drive axle of all vehicles > 3.5 t GVW and vehicles transporting people (with more than 9 seats).Vehicles  > 3.5 t GVW have to be equipped with snow chains which need to be mounted when indicated by respective traffic signs.Shovel and sand required for vehicles > 3.5 t GVW. Studded tires prohibited.
RussiaIn December, January and February, passenger light truck, trucks and buses must be equipped on all axles with winter tires M+S or 3PMSF and a minimum tread depth of 4 mm.Snow chains are recommended but not compulsory.Use of studded tires is forbidden in the summer months (June, July, August).
SerbiaWinter tires (M+S) and min. 4 mm tread depth compulsory from November to April. Use according to traffic signs and conditions.Snow chains for drive axle must be carried in the vehicle. Use according to traffic signs and conditions.Studded tires prohibited. Buses and trucks must carry a snow shovel.
SlovakiaWinter tires (M+S) with min. 3 mm tread depth compulsory for trucks > 3.5 t GVW from 15 November to 31 March on the drive axle.Snow chains must be carried in the vehicle.
Use according to traffic signs and conditions.
Studded tires prohibited.
Slovenia

From 15 November to 15 March specific requirements apply for vehicles > 3.5 t GVW:
Option 1: winter tires at least on the drive axle with min. 3 mm tread depth Option 2: standard tires, but chains must be carried in the vehicle to be mounted on the drive axle in case of winter conditions.

Snow chains must be carried in vehicles >3.5 t GVW if no winter tires are fitted.

Studded tires prohibited.
 
Spain

Winter tires with 4mm minimum tread depth are required on high mountain roads with red level (15/TV-87): Vehicles exceeding 7.5 t GVW not allowed to drive here, some further restrictions apply for vehicles with lower weight limiting the traffic to essential transport services.

High mountain roads with red level (15/TV-87): Snow chains in rigid trucks between 3.5 t and 7.5 t GVW and buses, if no winter tires are fitted.Usage of studded tires with up to 2 mm studs are allowed on snow-covered roads.
Sweden

In wintry weather conditions, minimum tread depth is 5 mm on all axles except trailers (1,6 mm). Vehicles > 3.5 t GVW must be equipped with 3PMSF, POR or studded tires on front and drive axles, on other axles M+S tires are also allowed. Until 30 November 2024, it is allowed to use M+S (specially developed for winter) on all axles.

Snow chains recommended to be carried in the vehicle.Studded tires are allowed from 1 October to 15 April. Depending on the weather conditions this period may be extended. Maximum of 50 studs per metre circumference in tires produced after 1 July 2013. Please note exceptions on specific roads.
SwitzerlandNo general winter tire regulations, regional regulations are possible in wintery road conditions (e.g. alpine passes). In case of an accident with summer tires in wintry conditions, be aware of liability issues. Only 3PMSF tires are considered as suitable tires for wintry conditions. Minimum tread depth for winter tires 1.6 mm, 4 mm is the recommended tread depth.If authorities announce mandatory snow chains, only snow chains are permitted. Use of snow chains in case of respective road signs and conditions (four-wheel drive vehicles may be excluded).Studded tires are allowed for vehicles < 7.5 t GVW between 1 November and 30 April on snow-covered roads. Max. speed 80 km/h. Studded tires have to be labeled with a sticker 80 km/h.
Türkiye

1 Aralık - 1 Nisan tarihleri arasında bölgesel yollarda yolcu ve eşya taşımacılığında kullanılan araçlar için 4 mm diş derinliği gereklidir. İl sınırları içinde, yerel valiler, kış lastiği yönetmeliğinin uygulanıp uygulanmayacağına karar verir ve ortalama yerel sıcaklıklara göre gerekli duyuruları yapar. Zorunlu süre içinde, kış lastiklerinin yanağında (M+S) sembolü veya kar tanesi sembolü (3PMSF) veya her ikisi de bulunmalıdır.

Araçta lastik zinciri bulundurmak veya kullanmak, sürücüleri kış lastiği kullanma zorunluluğundan kurtarmaz.Sadece buz üzerinde kullanılabilen çivili lastikler kış lastiklerinin yerini alabilir. Diş derinliği, diş merkezinden ölçülmelidir.
UkraineNo general winter tire regulations.Snow chains only allowed on roads covered with snow and ice.Studded tires are allowed.

M+S (Çamur+Kar) sembolü ile işaretlenmiş lastikler, karlı koşullarda standart bir lastikten daha iyi performans göstermek üzere tasarlanmış bir sırt deseni veya hamur yapısına sahiptir. M+S sembolü, tanımlanmış bir test prosedürüne tabi değildir.

Üç Tepecikli Kar Tanesi (3PMSF) sembolüne sahip lastikler, yasal olarak onaylanmış kış performansı sunar. Bir lastiğin 3PMSF sembolü taşıması için, ilgili lastiğin karla kaplı bir yolda bir testten geçmesi ve standart bir referans lastiğe göre en az %25 daha iyi çekişe sahip olması gerekmektedir.

Continental kış lastikleri, lastik yanağında kar tanesi sembolü ile işaretlenmiştir. Continental kış lastikleri, M+S sembolüne sahip lastiklerden daha iyi performans göstermekle kalmaz, aynı zamanda “Üç Tepecikli Kar Tanesi (3PMSF)” sembolünün gerekliliklerini de önemli ölçüde barındırır. Continental'in kış lastiklerinin geliştirilmesi, uzun yıllara dayanan deneyime ve lastiklerin İskandinav ülkelerinde düşük sıcaklıklarda kullanılmasından elde edilen pratik bilgilere dayanmaktadır. Bu özel kış lastikleri, karlı veya buzlu yollarda güvenli bir yolculuk için avantaj sağlar.

İndirmeler

European regulations for winter equipment on trucks

European regulations for winter equipment on trucks

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Winter Tyres Webbrochure

Winter Tyres Webbrochure

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