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.
Country |
Winter/All-season tires required |
Snow Chains required |
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) |
Germany |
Yes (situational for winter road conditions such as black ice, slush and snow) |
No |
Sweden |
Yes |
No |
Czech Republic |
Yes |
No |
Iceland |
Yes |
No |
Italy |
No (Required only in Aosta Valley) |
No |
Croatia |
No |
Yes, in snow regions (snow chains need to be kept in the trunk and fitted when needed) |
Belgium |
No |
No |
Spain |
No |
No |
France |
No |
No |
Portugal |
No |
No |
United Kingdom |
No |
No |
Switzerland |
No |
No |
USA |
Different per state but overall recommended |
Different per state but overall recommended |
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