Attention holidaymakers: expensive fines for winter tires in Italy!

Attention holidaymakers: expensive fines for winter tires in Italy!

drivers who want to spend their summer vacation in Italy must pay attention to the traffic rules applicable there that differ from the German regulations. In particular, the ban on winter and certain all-season tires in the summer months can be expensive for vacationers. According to darwesten.de may not be used in Italy from May 16 to October 15th if they do not be the required Complete speed index.

this speed index, also called "speed index", must at least correspond to the value that is specified in the registration certificate Part I, also known as a vehicle registration certificate. Drivers are obliged to compensate for the speed index specified on the tire with the entry in the vehicle registration certificate to ensure that they meet the legal requirements.

fines and measures for violations

In the event of violations of this regulation, vacationers must expect fines between 431 euros and 1,734 euros. There is also the possibility that the vehicle will be confiscated. In such a case, a follow-up examination is carried out to check the tires.
The ban not only applies to vehicles approved in Italy, but also includes cars with a foreign approval, including German vehicles, such as the ADAC reported.

The exact requirements state that tires with a lower speed index than in the vehicle registration certificate are only allowed outside of the season, i.e. between October 16 and May 15th.

important points for travelers

In order to avoid unpleasant surprises, drivers should make sure that the speed index specified on the tire is identical to the index noted in the vehicle registration certificate or has a higher permissible speed. An example: If you have entered the speed index H in the vehicle registration certificate, you can use tires with h or higher index, but not with t or lower.

The winter tire ban in Italy requires a waxing eye to choose the tire of the vehicle owners in order to avoid both financial and legal consequences. Those who do not pay attention to the local regulations not only risk high fines, but also the keys to their vehicle.