Every year, as cold weather approaches, drivers begin to wonder when to put on winter tires. Currently, the answer to this question is partially regulated by a regulatory legal document.

The relevant law is Technical regulations Customs Union TR CU 018/2011 On the safety of wheeled vehicles.

In this article we will talk about the legally established deadlines for changing summer tires to winter ones. In addition, a fine will be considered for misuse rubber.

When is it legal to switch to winter tires?

Let's consider point 5.5 Applications 8 to the technical regulations of the Customs Union TR CU 018/2011 “On the safety of wheeled vehicles”:

5.5. It is prohibited to operate vehicles equipped with tires with anti-skid studs in the summer (June, July, August).

It is prohibited to operate vehicles that are not equipped with winter tires that meet the requirements of paragraph 5.6.3 of this appendix. winter period(December, January, February). Winter tires are installed on all wheels vehicle.

The terms of the operation ban may be changed upward by regional government bodies of the member states of the Customs Union.

So, what can be understood from this paragraph:

1. During the summer months (June, July, August) Only studded tires are prohibited.
2. During the winter months (December, January, February) Only winter tires may be used. You can put both studded and non-studded tires on your car. The main thing is that they are marked “M+S”, “M&S” or “M S” and the corresponding drawing (in the picture on the left).
3. The period of prohibition of operation can only be increased by local authorities and cannot be reduced. Those. In your region, for example, the use of studded tires may be prohibited from May to September. At the same time, regional authorities cannot reduce the period of the ban, i.e. From June to August, cars in all regions must not use studs.

Thus, there are the following intervals for using car tires:

• Summer tires(without M+S marking, etc.) can be used from March to November.
• Winter studded tires(marked M+S, etc.) can be used from September to May.
• Winter studless tires(marked M+S, etc.) can be used all year round.

Thus, if you have summer tires (without markings) and winter studded tires, then you must replace them during the fall, i.e. from September to November.

The tire replacement should be done during the spring, i.e. from March to May.

Use of all-season tires in 2017 and 2018

A separate group should include drivers who use so-called all-season tires (intended for use throughout the year).

All-season tires can be used in the winter months (December - February) only if they are marked “M+S”, “M&S” or “M S”.

Otherwise operation all-season tires not allowed during winter months.

Fine for improper use of tires in 2017 and 2018

In 2017 and 2018, Chapter 12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses does not contain references to the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union. Those. fine for not having winter tires cannot be imposed. However, a draft of such a fine exists. You can find out more about it in this article.

Nevertheless there is fine for using worn out winter tires— 500 rubles (or warning). This fine can be imposed on a driver using winter tires (marked M+S, etc.) whose tread depth at the most worn place is less than 4 mm. Please note that a fine is imposed only when operating a vehicle on an icy or snowy road surface.

Let's summarize this article:

• By law, you can change tires to winter ones from September to November.
• In practice, the choice of a specific date for replacement must be made taking into account weather conditions. However, I do not recommend changing tires later than November 15th - the unofficial day to change summer tires.
• There is no penalty for using summer or all-season tires during the winter months in 2017 and 2018.

Good luck on the roads!

No. Traffic police fine for driving summer tires from December 1, winter 2017-2018 is not provided! The confusion arose due to the new norms of the Technical Regulations of the EAEU Customs Union “On the safety of wheeled vehicles”, which do not directly affect the lives of motorists.

In 2017, the Administrative Code, based on the articles of which Russian drivers are fined, does not contain clauses related to the mandatory “change of shoes” of car tires in winter or summer. There are no legal fines for “not changing shoes” in the Russian Federation!

The information department of the website service has collected all available information on the topic of fines for summer tires from December 1 in winter 2017-2018.

In 2017, the law does not prohibit driving in winter on summer tires with a tread depth of more than 4 mm.

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What is the Technical Regulation and why is it needed?

The confusion over the fine for summer tires in winter (from December to February) arose due to clause 5.5 of the Technical Regulations of the so-called EAEU Customs Union.

The Technical Regulations of the Customs Union are an attempt by three friendly, economically connected states of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan to develop common safety standards for the production and use of essential products.

Conventionally, the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union can be equated to the Soviet GOST. The idea is to introduce general rules of the game, bringing national standards, regulations and rules to a single modern and safe model.

Technical regulations of the Customs Union regulate about 50 areas, such as pyrotechnic products, packaging, children's toys, food, etc. The rules for operating vehicles should be regulated by the regulation “On the safety of wheeled vehicles” (TR CU 018/2011), which formally came into force effective January 1, 2015.

Among other things, the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union “On the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles” contain clause 5.5, which is referred to by journalists from many major automotive publications.

Clause 5.5 of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union (came into force in 2015):

It is prohibited to operate vehicles equipped with tires with anti-skid studs in the summer (June, July, August).

It is prohibited to operate vehicles that are not equipped with winter tires that meet the requirements of paragraph 5.6.3 of this appendix during the winter period (December, January, February). Winter tires are installed on all wheels of the vehicle.

According to the regulations of the Customs Union, winter tires are considered to be both studded and non-studded rubber products that have the designation “M+S”, “M&S” and “M S” on the side surfaces or a design in the form of a mountain with three peaks and snowflakes inside it.

Why is there confusion with the fine for summer tires in winter?

Journalists assessed the strict wording of clause 5.5 of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union as a ban on operating cars on summer tires in winter and on winter tires ah in the summer. However, this is not true!

A traffic police officer has the right to fine the driver or owner of a vehicle solely on the basis of a clause of the Code of Administrative Offenses. At the time of writing (December 2017), the Administrative Code does not contain a clause providing for punishment for the “irremovability” of tire types depending on the season of operation.

Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, as well as the traffic rules together with annexes, do not contain any instructions on replacing types of tires in winter and summer. There is no penalty for summer tires.

Confusion occurred because some of the innovations from the technical regulations of the Customs Union in previous years were transferred to the Code of Administrative Offenses. But there are still no bans on summer tires in winter.

Can a traffic police officer fine you for summer tires in the winter of 2017-2018?

It is for “summer tires in winter” that a traffic police officer cannot fine a motorist without violating the law. As we found out, there is no such clause in the Code of Administrative Offenses; there is no corpus delicti in the actions of the motorist.

However, from some regions of Russia there are reports of fines issued under Part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. They are trying to accuse motorists operating vehicles in the winter of 2017 of “driving a vehicle with a malfunction for which the operation of the vehicle is prohibited.”

Police officers may either be poorly informed themselves or take advantage of the ignorance of motorists. Part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, like the traffic rules together with all appendices, does not contain information about prohibitions on certain seasonality classes of tires.

The reader must understand correctly. There is no penalty for summer tires in winter and winter tires in summer. But no one has canceled other fines regarding wheels:

• Fine for tread depth less than 4 mm (RUB 500);
• Fine for not having a “spikes” sign on rear window for cars with studded tires (RUB 500);
• Fine for cuts and tears to the cord (500 rubles);
• Fine for missing wheel fastening elements (RUB 500);
• Fine for different size wheels on one axle (500 rub.).

In the winter of 2017-2018, a fine for summer tires in winter is illegal and subject to appeal to the traffic police or court.

A traffic police inspector stopped me and wants to punish me for using summer tires, what should I do?

First you need to make sure that this is a real traffic police officer. Ask the person in the uniform to clearly state his last name, present documents, give the badge number and explain the reason and reason for the stop.

If misunderstandings between you grow, you can turn on the voice recorder on your smartphone or start recording video - the law allows this.

You should clarify the clause of the Code of Administrative Offenses that you violated and read it out together. If the traffic police officer persists, insist on drawing up a protocol rather than drawing up a resolution.

In the comments field, indicate “There was no violation of the article of the Administrative Code. The fine was issued for the type of tire not matching the season of the year.” Carefully read the signed papers, pay attention to the fact that traffic police officers fine you specifically for summer tires in winter. If next to the word “installed” there is no violation related to the seasonality of the tires used, add this in the comments field. Indicate that you have a recording of the conversation with the traffic inspector.

NOTE: Subject to everything described above, the site team recommends changing tires from summer to winter at near-zero temperatures. Even the simplest and most worn winter tires significantly reduce braking distances on winter roads.

Are you for or against summer tires in winter? Write your opinion in the comments to the article.

When to switch to winter tires? Experts as well as manufacturers car tires They believe that it is necessary to change tires from summer to winter when the average daily temperature drops to +5 degrees. The issue of seasonal tire changes is a matter, first of all, of personal safety, as well as the safety of other participants traffic.

Some motorists, however, ignore the need to “change the shoes” of their “iron horse”. Does the law provide for liability in this case?

Changing tires to winter ones - when is it legal?

Single order road traffic throughout the Russian Federation is established by the Road Traffic Rules. These Rules were approved by Government Decree No. 1090 dated October 23, 1993. When is it legal to change your shoes to winter tires?

The obligation to seasonally change tires is not provided for either by the Road Traffic Rules or by any special Law on winter tires in 2018-2019.

Penalty for winter tires

Despite the fact that traffic regulations do not provide for the mandatory seasonal change of tires, we can talk about such a need with reference to the Technical Regulations of the Vehicle. At the same time, despite the fact that the specified Technical Regulations answer the question of when to wear winter tires according to the law, there is no responsibility for ignoring the requirements of the regulations. The traffic police confirmed that there are no fines for not using winter tires.

Currently, people can be punished not for the lack of winter or summer tires, but for the tires not meeting certain requirements. So, for example, residual depth The tread pattern of summer tires (in the absence of wear indicators) for vehicles of categories M 1 and N 1 must be more than 1.6 mm, and for winter tires, as stated above, more than 4 mm. Tires cannot have external damage (punctures, cuts, breaks) that expose the cord, as well as delamination of the carcass, peeling of the tread and sidewall. By size or permissible load Tires must match the vehicle model. It is also impossible, for example, to install both studded and studless tires on a vehicle at the same time (Section 5 of the List of faults and conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited, approved by Government Decree No. 1090 of October 23, 1993). If the traffic police inspector discovers any of these violations, the driver may face a warning or a fine of 500 rubles (Part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

Is it necessary to place a “Spikes” sign on a car if the car is “shod” with studded winter tires? We talked about this in more detail.

Safety on the road, as is known, depends not only on the condition of the road surface and the adequacy/professionalism of drivers, but also on technical condition each car. Winter tires, which cars wear when the cold weather arrives, are not a tribute to fashion, but better grip of wheels on slippery roads and, accordingly, a guarantee of safety. Neglect of this rule is fraught not only with serious traffic jams in winter, but also with an increase in the number of accidents.

Has the Law changed by 2019, and what will they be fined for?

New amendments to the Law - are winter tires mandatory in Russia in 2019-2020?

The main provisions of the Law that are of greatest interest to motorists:

1. According to the new amendments, which came into force on January 1, 2015, the concept of “winter tires” and its specific description are introduced. The amendments also address the permissible minimum tire tread depth. There is no talk about seasonal tires when operating vehicles in these changes.
2. Since 2015, motorists can be fined for violating the 1st part of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation - that is, for non-compliance technical characteristics rubber as described in the new amendments. Moreover, the traffic police inspector, at his discretion, may not draw up a protocol, but only issue a warning.
3. The technical regulations of the CU (note “On the safety of wheeled vehicles”, TR CU 018/2011) came into force in 2015. According to the requirements of this regulation, studded tires are prohibited for the summer season (from June to August), and summer tires are prohibited for the winter season (from December to February). The period of the ban on summer tires may be changed in accordance with the climatic characteristics of the regions. There is no fine for this violation yet: nothing is said about the seasonal use of tires in the basic provisions relating to the admission of the car to operation.
4. The concept " all season tires» is not included in the regulations.

Technical regulations for checking winter tires - which winter tires will pass the test?

The key concept is tread depth. Its own - for each type of tire for each specific vehicle in the absence of a factory wear indicator.

1. Passenger cars, summer tires: minimum tread depth - 1.6 mm.
2. Passenger cars, winter tires – 4 mm.

The concept " winter tires" includes the corresponding marking - the pictogram "3-peak peak with a snowflake in the center, M&S, M+S and M S.

Restrictions for other cars:

1. Category L (for ATVs, mopeds and motorcycles) – 0.8 mm.
2. Categories N2, N3, O3, O4 ( trucks, permitted max/weight – more than 3.5 t) – 1 mm.
3. Categories M1, N1, O1, O2 ( passenger cars) – 1.6 mm.
4. Category M2, M3 (buses) – 2 mm.

Regarding the requirements for rims(no deformation, traces of cooking, cracks, etc.) - they are a thing of the past. But there should be no damage to the rubber - no abrasions to the cord, side cuts, or uneven wear.

Conditions and malfunctions (as amended) under which operation of the vehicle is prohibited:

There is no mention in the document of the seasonality of tires. But the requirements for them (winter and summer tires) are clearly stated (according to the technical regulations of the Customs Union):

1. When using studded tires, they are installed on all wheels.
2. From June to August the use of studded tires is prohibited.
3. In winter, the use of winter tires (installed on all wheels) is mandatory.
4. The use of unsuitable tires is prohibited.

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