AUSTRIA new laws ABOUT Snow-Chain,and tyres

UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUMS EURO DRIVING FORUM (INTERACTIVE)
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AUSTRIA has passed a new law as regards snow-chains
and winter tyres,
FROM 15th NOV:–until 15th MARCH the following
must be carried,Snow-Chains,WINTER tyres must
be fitted on the DRIVE–AXLE;
the above ruleing is for ALL vehicles in the following classes
N2–3.5- to–12tn— then N3–12tn plus
also N2/M3 --bus -&–Coach

THIS MEANS all artic,s,wagon &drags, and vehicles over 3.5tnCoaches. Mini-bus (3:5TN)
no mention is said what the fine will be if found without the above
when it is required but they do love takeing peoples money.

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Morning Pete,

When you say all vehicles over 3500kg I take it that will include motorhomes as well.

That will cause many problems for the larger motorhomes/RV’s.

Could you quote chapter and verse please.

You do a great job, keep it up.

Thanks

Don

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Sorry I can,t Quote chapter and verse as i got
the news from my german truck mag, but the use
of winter tyres applies to all cars
and motorhomes as well,YOU will require be LAW
to HAVE the correct WINTER TYRES fitted,snow chains
for cars and R/Vs (MOTORHOMES) WILL be optional
BUT to be honest if you are going into the regions where
SNOW is all ways heavy on the ground, then either HIRE
a set OR BUY ONE; ALSO you will need a minimum of
4mm tread depth,MORE would be better,
BY THE WAY FOR CARS R/Vs all TYRES FITTED MUST BE
WINTER TYRES:

HOPE THIS IS OKAY:

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Pete,

That’s great, thank you very much.

Don