Snow chains

[bandit1956]

We are driving thro France in to Spain begin of March, is it compulsory to carry snow chains even we do not intend to go in to any mountainous areas. Thank

 

[bladerunner]

I don't believe chains are necessary - but snow tyres are compulsory until the end of March in the blue areas

 

[GeeCee]

"To improve road traffic in mountainous areas and the safety of users, it is mandatory to equip your vehicle with winter tyres or to hold snow chains or socks of the 1to November 2022 to March 31, 2023 in certain mountainous areas." That from here. There is a downloadable list of the 'certain mountainous areas' but you need to know your french areas well to see if you're affected. I'm going down next week so I'm going to have to buy some snow chains, which I'll probably never have to use.

 

[The Coops]

See classifieds!

 

[Puddleduck]

We have snow chains, very heavy, never used them and probably never will.

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[GeeCee]

Anyone been stopped for not having them, and more importantly fined?

 

[GeeCee]

See classifieds!

Just did. Either sold or wrong size for my tyres

 

[GeeCee]

I don't believe chains are necessary - but snow tyres are compulsory until the end of March in the blue areasView attachment 706995

What is the source for this map please?

 

[Reallyretired]

As insurance I bought a set of (the cheapest) snow chains which I can show if needed. Doubt if I could fit them with my creaky joints though.

 

[Barti Ddu]

What is the source for this map please?

I think the map in post #2 above is incorrect. The official French gov website giving detailed maps for each of the affected mountainous regions is here.

Nouveaux équipements hivernaux

Pour la troisième année consécutive, l'obligation de détenir des équipements adaptés à la conduite en période hivernale est déployée. Entre le 1er novembre et le 31 mars, il est obligatoire d'équiper son véhicule en pneus hiver ou de détenir des chaînes ou chaussettes à neige, dans certaines...

www.securite-routiere.gouv.fr

Note, that it is often not whole Departments (Counties) that are affected but just certain areas within them.

Also, I think that this year is another "advisory" year, like last year where you will be given a talking to rather than fined, due to the French governments inability to get the required legislation passed in time.

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[GeeCee]

I think the map in post #2 above is incorrect. The official French gov website giving detailed maps for each of the affected mountainous regions is here.

Nouveaux équipements hivernaux

Pour la troisième année consécutive, l'obligation de détenir des équipements adaptés à la conduite en période hivernale est déployée. Entre le 1er novembre et le 31 mars, il est obligatoire d'équiper son véhicule en pneus hiver ou de détenir des chaînes ou chaussettes à neige, dans certaines...

www.securite-routiere.gouv.fr

Note, that it is often not whole Departments (Counties) that are affected but just certain areas within them.

Also, I think that this year is another "advisory" year, like last year where you will be given a talking to rather than fined, due to the French governments inability to get the required legislation passed in time.

That link just brings up a blank page for me

 

[bladerunner]

What is the source for this map please?

can't remember - but I didn't make it up!

 

[L' Hobo]

We are driving thro France in to Spain begin of March, is it compulsory to carry snow chains even we do not intend to go in to any mountainous areas. Thank

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[L' Hobo]

I have a set of AutoSock 685 for sale £45 Never been used, if anyone's interested PM me.
Complies with regulations but much lighter than chains.

 

[GeeCee]

I have a set of AutoSock 685 for sale £45 Never been used, if anyone's interested PM me.
Complies with regulations but much lighter than chains.

Wrong size for my tyres. I need the 697s

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[Barti Ddu]

That link just brings up a blank page for me

Link - definitely works - screenshots below -

 

[GeeCee]

Link - definitely works - screenshots below -

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Apologies, you are right. Seems my Ad Blocker was stopping the page from working.