Driving in snow conditions and Blizzard 02/02/2016
Driving in winter conditions - What to know before you hire.
Driving in winter conditions can be difficult for all of us to better prepare pilots for traveling in winter conditions, legally certain countries have restrictions on the equipment of a vehicle must carry or have equipped, including in particular , snow tires.
While driving abroad, it is important to respect the driving laws in breach of countries could thus lead to temporary or loss of your vehicle.
Snow tires and snow chains are available for hire from Europcar for an additional charge and must be requested at time of booking with snow tires can be booked online or through our call center.
We have established the legal requirements below for information.
We strongly recommend consulting the European Commission which has additional information about international traffic regulations regarding winter tires.
We can not be held responsible for any loss arising in any way as a result of any errors or omissions in the information below.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
You should carry snow chains when traveling in Andorra signs the road through Andorra snow chains are required.
While traveling in Austria between November 1 and April 15 and if the roads are covered with ice or snow, it is a legal obligation to use snow tires All tires must have a minimum depth of 4 mm.
You should wear snow chains when traveling in Austria Road signs through Austria indicate when snow chains are required snow chains on the drive wheels will only be allowed as an alternative to winter tires when the road is completely covered by snow or ice and the surface of the road will not be damaged by snow chains non-compliance can result in fines or the temporary loss of your vehicle.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
You are allowed to use snow chains where there is ice or snow, but it is not a mandatory requirement.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
You should wear snow chains when traveling in Bulgaria during 1 November and 31 March as road signs through Bulgaria indicate when a snow chain is mandatory.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires However, during November 1 and April 1, you have to wear snow tires when traveling in the Czech Republic road signs indicate when snow tires are required.
You should wear snow chains when traveling in the Czech Republic Road signs throughout the Czech Republic indicate when a snow chain is mandatory.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
While traveling in Estonia between 1 December and 1 March, there is a legal obligation to use snow tires If there sever weather conditions outside these dates the requirements for snow tires during this time can be extended.
You are allowed to use snow chains, but this is not mandatory.
While traveling in Finland between 1 December and 31 March is a legal obligation to use snow tires.
You are allowed to use snow chains, but this is not a mandatory requirement.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
You should wear snow chains when traveling in France Road signs throughout France indicate when a snow chain is mandatory.
While traveling in Germany it is compulsory to use snow tires Non-compliance can result in a fine, and if you cause an accident the fine can be increased, and say the level of your insurance could be reduced up 20-30.
You should carry snow chains when traveling in Germany In Germany, it is mandatory that snow chains are mounted on vehicles.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
There is a legal obligation to carry snow chains when traveling in Hungary If you fail to make your vehicle will not be allowed to travel in Hungary.
Between 1 November and 14 April and it is a legal obligation to use snow tires.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
You are allowed to use snow chains, but this is not a mandatory requirement.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires, but it is recommended to use However, some road signs across Italy indicate when a snow tires or snow chain are required in the Val d'Aosta from October 15 to April 15 all vehicles must be equipped with winter tires or snow chains.
You should wear snow chains when traveling in Italy signs the route through Italy indicate snow chains are required.
If your vehicle weighs less than 3 tons 5 and between 1 December and 1 March is a legal obligation to use snow tires.
You are allowed to use snow chains, but it is not a legal requirement.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
You are allowed to use snow chains, but it is not a legal requirement.
While traveling in Lithuania between 10 November and 1 April is a legal obligation to use snow tires.
You are allowed to use snow chains, but it is not a legal requirement.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires in Luxembourg.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
In Montenegro, while traveling between 1 November and 31 March, it is compulsory to use snow tires and snow chains All tires must have a minimum depth of 4 mm.
You should wear snow chains when traveling in Montenegro road signs through Montenegro indicate when a snow chain is mandatory to be on tires.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
You are allowed to use snow chains where there is ice or snow, but it is not a mandatory requirement.
It is not mandatory to use studded tires or winter tires in Norway, but it is the standard and highly recommended.
The driver is always responsible for the equipment correctly the vehicle depending on weather conditions for Norway and South Central, it is forbidden to drive with studded tires or chains from the first Monday after the second day of Easter to October 31 for Nordland , Troms and Finnmark is prohibited from 1 May to 15 October.
While rental with Europcar in Norway, all our cars will be equipped with snow tires This is covered by a winterfee always included, From 1st November to 15th April.
You are allowed to use snow chains during the winter, but this is not a mandatory requirement.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
You should wear snow chains when traveling in Portugal Road signs throughout Portugal indicate when a snow chain is mandatory.
While traveling in Romania between November 1 and March 31 and if the roads are covered with ice or snow, it is a legal requirement to use snow tires.
You should wear snow chains when traveling in Romania because even thought it is not mandatory, weather conditions can cause it to become mandatory at all times.
In Serbia, while traveling between 1 November and 31 March, it is compulsory to use snow tires and snow chains All tires must have a minimum depth of 4 mm.
You should carry snow chains when traveling in Serbia road signs across Serbia indicate when a snow chain is mandatory to be on tires.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
In Slovenia, while traveling between 1 November and 31 March, it is compulsory to use snow tires and snow chains All tires must have a minimum depth of 4 mm.
You should wear snow chains when traveling in Slovenia Road signs through Slovania indicate when a snow chain is mandatory to be on tires.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
You should wear snow chains when traveling in Spain Road signs throughout Spain indicate when a snow chain is mandatory.
There is no legal requirement for the use of snow tires.
You should wear snow chains when traveling in Switzerland sign route through Switzerland indicate when a snow chain is mandatory.
In Sweden, while traveling between December 1st and March 31st, it is compulsory to use snow tires must be marked MS, MS, MS, MS, MS or mud and snow All tires must have a minimum depth of 3 mm.
There is no law requiring the use of snow tires.
You are allowed to use snow chains, but this is not a mandatory requirement.
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