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Studded tires in Poland. Can you use?

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Studded tires in Poland. What the law says. The winter season continues and although winter in Poland has not yet started in earnest, in Norway, Sweden and other Nordic countries, snow and road conditions are already difficult. Many Scandinavians replace their tires for winter - the so-called "studded tires". First of all, they provide better grip on the road and increase safety. While in northern countries studded tires are something natural, normal and commonly used, in Poland it is not so obvious. The question arises: what about a resident of Norway or Sweden who wants to enter Poland with studded tires? Or maybe? What do the regulations say? Today we answer this question. 

Studded tires in Poland - we check Polish road regulations.

The answer to this question should be sought in the Ministry of Infrastructure. The spokesman for the institution, Szymon Huptyś - in a special interview with Interia Motoryzacja, referred to a specific provision and clearly referred to it:

“Pursuant to Art. 60 section 2 point 5 of the Act of June 20, 1997 - Law on traffic the vehicle driver is prohibited from using tires with permanently installed anti-slip elements. This prohibition is intended to prevent destruction road surfaces. Regardless of winter conditions, use studded tires is prohibited. An exception to the above rule (prohibition driving on tires with spikes – note ed.) is a case of special use of roads. This applies to sports competitions and rallies. Based on Article. 65a section 3 point 7a above. Act, the organizer of such an event is obliged to obtain the consent of the road manager participation in the event of motor vehicles equipped with tires with permanently installed anti-slip elements.

… When road conditions are really dangerous.

Studded tires in Poland. We already know that in Poland they cannot be used during the season. But what to do when road conditions are they really bad? Drivers can temporarily install special accessories, such as belts or chains used on very snowy roads. Residents of Scandinavia going on a winter trip to Poland should visit a tire specialist exchange tires if they are studded. Poland is a country where studded tires are prohibited.

Read also: Car inspection in Norway - important changes!

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