The snow episode on Tuesday, December 13, had its surprises in store for the Loire.
A motorist filmed a car driving on the highway near Saint-Etienne… wearing snow socks! pic.twitter.com/yR5jE1r6tT– Saint-Etienne news (@actufr_sainte) December 15, 2022
In recent weeks, the cold has indeed returned to France a few days before the start of winter on December 21. Obviously, weather conditions are difficult for everyone, which strain not only our nerves, but also the mechanics of our cars. So any means will do for complete safety, especially since the Law of the Mountains is also back on November 1st. From this date, installing winter tires on the car or having chains or socks in the trunk is mandatory, and this ins 48 departments mountains of France But some took this law too close to heart…
This sign does not mean rolling, but the obligation of anti-skid chains!
Effective November 1, 2021, winter tires will become mandatory in 48 departments to avoid traffic jams. 👇— VINCI Autoroutes Foundation (@FondationVA) December 15, 2022
Very bad idea
Indeed, the driver wanted to put the odds on his side and exercise caution while light snow fell in Saint-Etienne on December 13. Therefore, the driver we are talking about today decided to take matters into his own hands and install socks on the car. A rather reassuring intention, both for his safety and the safety of others. Except the latter took the A72 motorway with these around the wheels. As a result, as the video taken by another driver shows, the latter start to drive away, putting everyone at risk!
Limited speed
In fact, it is preferable not to do this never exceed 50 km/h with snow socks. If the speed is too high, they can break off and the pieces can land on the windshield of another car or get stuck in the wheel. Then it’s an insurance case! Therefore, it is better to leave the use of socks for small wheels and city trips, and equip your car with winter tires if you want to drive everywhere in complete safety! Chains should also only be installed at low speed.
❄️#Christmas l Are you in the mountains during the winter holidays❓#You knew ❓ In mountainous areas, from November 1 to March 31, it is mandatory to have special equipment for winter riding: winter tires, chains or snow-proof socks. pic.twitter.com/M1V0aAaJTF
– Bouches-du-Rhône police prefect (@prefpolice13) December 14, 2022
Source: Auto Plus
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