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First snow in Minsk. Winter tires ready? – Auto Online
Author: Vitaly Petrovich. English: Photo: Onlíner archive, photo is for illustrative purposes only
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According to the Traffic Regulations, when participating in road traffic from December 1 to March 1, vehicles with a technically permissible total mass of up to 3.5 tons inclusive, passenger cars and cargo-passenger vehicles with a technically permissible total mass over 3.5 tons, as well as buses with a technically permissible total mass of up to 5 tons must be equipped with winter tires. The State Traffic Safety Inspectorate reminded that winter tires are installed on all wheels of a vehicle and must meet a number of requirements.
This evening, November 12, the first snow fell in Minsk.
Winter tires are tires that have two symbols on their markings at the same time:
a mountain peak sign with three peaks and a snowflake inside;
one of the symbols: “M+S”, “M&S”, “M S”.
Only if both symbols are on the markings, such tires are considered winter tires, including the presence of any additional symbols (+All Season; Road + Winter (R+W); Any Weather, etc.).
At the same time, winter tires must have residual tread depth of at least 4 mm.
For participating in road traffic on summer or worn tires in winter, administrative liability is provided: a fine of 1 to 3 basic units (45-135 rubles), and for a repeated violation within a year – from 2 to 5 basic units (90-225 rubles).
The State Traffic Safety Inspectorate emphasized that if such a violation leads to the creation of an emergency situation or an accident, the fine is provided for a significantly higher one with possible deprivation of the right to drive.