This is the main law that was adopted by the Government in November 2021 and was supposed to enter into force from November 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. Mountain law had to be introduced for some motorists the obligation to drive your four-wheeled vehicle (cars, ATVs, carts, etc.) special equipment against snow and ice. This applies to French people living in one of the 48 departments located in the mountain ranges (Alps, Corsica, Central massif, Jura massif, Pyrenees, Vosges massif). But what kind of equipment are we talking about?

Mandatory equipment in accordance with the Law on Mountainous Regions

The purpose of this law is combating accidents related to winter conditions (snow, ice), making it mandatory to install devices designed to ensure traction and stability with the road. Two types are allowed:

• THE metal anti-skid chains or snow socks : they must be equipped with at least two driving wheels of the vehicle.
• THE winter tires : if you don’t have chains or socks, you must equip your car with four winter tires, most commonly referred to as ‘M+S’, ‘MS’ or even ‘M&S’. From the English “Mud and Snow”: dirt and snow. These obligations are applied in the relevant departments, after you have passed the hazard zone entry sign. This is materialized by the pattern of the anti-skid chain in the suitcase and the ribbed tire.

The state ignores

After the postponement of its implementation to 2023. it seems that this year is not the same. Although nothing was reported about it date 1^Er November is coming. In the conditions of inflation, for now the price of cars, fuel and equipment is risingthe government would decide not to burden French purses anymore, installation of new tires on average 500 euros. Unless otherwise specified within two weeks, you do not face a fine of 135 euros circulate in one of these departments without your precious frames…

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