No, it is illegal and unsafe to drive without winter/all-season tires or snow chains when mandated. If it is obligated by law and you have an accident without the correct equipment, you are not protected by any protection plans.
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Country |
Winter/All-season tires required |
Snow Chains required |
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Austria |
Yes |
No (but an alternative to winter tires when fitted on at least two driving wheels only if the road surface is covered with a contiguous/uninterrupted layer of snow or ice) |
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Germany |
Yes (situational for winter road conditions such as black ice, slush and snow) |
No |
|
Sweden |
Yes |
No |
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Czech Republic |
Yes |
No |
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Iceland |
Yes |
No |
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Italy |
No (Required only in Aosta Valley) |
No |
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Croatia |
No |
Yes, in snow regions (snow chains need to be kept in the trunk and fitted when needed) |
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Belgium |
No |
No |
|
Spain |
No |
No |
|
France |
No |
No |
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Portugal |
No |
No |
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United Kingdom |
No |
No |
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Switzerland |
No |
No |
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USA |
Different per state but overall recommended |
Different per state but overall recommended |
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