In Russia, a ban on the use of summer tires in winter will come into effect on December 1.
Traffic police officers will begin fining Russians for driving on non-studded tires.
The head of the law enforcement center in Moscow and the Moscow region, lawyer Alexander Khaminsky, told RIA Novosti that drivers face fines for this violation
A government decree adopted in May 2023 clarifies the list of faults that prohibit the use of vehicles.
One of them was the use of summer tires from December to February.
Motorists will be held administratively liable under Part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offences for driving on summer tires in winter.
Despite the minor fine, the lawyer recommends that drivers follow the established rules for their own safety.
Using winter tires will provide better vehicle handling on slippery roads in winter.
For reference
A winter tire is a car tire designed for use in cold weather at temperatures below +7 °C.
