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Winter has arrived and with the first serious cold, a massive re-shoeing of tires or the purchase of winter tires begins. But such an event cannot be called a whim of car owners. Changing tires is a procedure regulated by law. The nuances of exactly how to carry out such work are described in regulatory documents. The law that regulates all this is called “Technical Regulations of the Customs Union TR CU 018/2011 “On the safety of wheeled vehicles.”

What types of fines are provided for driving with winter tires in summer?

Penalties for driving vehicles with winter tires in the summer were introduced in 2015. This was preceded by the signing in 2014 of the Technical Regulations “On the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles” of the Customs Union. According to this document, the operation of vehicles on studded tires is not permitted from June to August. For violation of requirements, the driver may be subject to administrative liability.

Types of liability for driving on winter tires in summer:

1. if the rubber is of the “Velcro” type, when there are no spikes, then there is no fine at all;
2. if winter tires are installed, but with studs, then you will have to pay 500 rubles;
3. if there is a discrepancy in the tread height, the penalty will be 500 rubles.

When is it legal to switch to winter tires?

Appendices have been added to the mentioned technical regulations, among which No. 8 has clause 5.5. It contains the answer to the question: “When to change summer tires to winter ones?” Having turned to it, we see that it is prohibited to install studded tires in the summer. This applies to all vehicles without exception. The document also “states” that the use of appropriate tires is permitted in winter, regardless of whether they have studs or not. The main requirement for such tires is that they must be marked “M+S”, “MS” or “M&S”. Any of the three abbreviations must also be accompanied by a picture depicting a “mountain with a snowflake.” All owners of category B passenger vehicles must comply with this requirement. Since November 2021, this restriction has ceased to apply to other vehicles.

It can also be noted from paragraph 5.5 that the terms of the described ban cannot be reduced, only increased, and only in accordance with the law at any level (regional or federal).

Tire use intervals look like this:

1. Summer tires, which lack the "MS" acronym, are used only from March to November.
2. Winter tires with studs and the letters “MS” are used from September to May.
3. Studless winter tires marked “MS” can be used all year round.

It turns out that in winter you can use tires both with and without studs.

The optimal time for replacing such tires is considered to be the winter months, for all types of tires - in spring and autumn, only for the summer version - from June to August. If a car owner has unmarked summer tires and studded winter tires, it turns out that replacement can only be done in the fall. And in the spring, stock up on the nerves to change the tires back from March to May.

To better understand the monthly distribution of replacements, it is better to summarize all the indicators in a table.

When exactly to change tires is decided not by the car owner, but by the Technical Regulations established at the legislative level. In order to check the indicators, it is enough to open this Regulation and Appendix No. 8.

What do traffic rules say?

Section 5 of the Russian Government Decree No. 1090 dated October 23, 1993 lists the requirements for assessing the condition of wheels and tires.

These include:

• remaining tread depth;
• presence of external damage;
• missing or damaged fasteners;
• tires do not match the load;
• using rubber of different models, sizes, and tread patterns simultaneously.

If these parameters do not comply with established standards, the car owner will be fined.

If a fine for summer tires is issued?

Very often you can hear about a peculiar trick of the traffic police when they issue a fine for “bald” tires, simultaneously warning the driver about the need to replace them with winter ones (if this happens in winter).

In this part, traffic police officers are guided by:

• Section 5 of the appendix to the “Basic provisions for permission to operate vehicles”
• Art. 12.5 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation part 1.

This section of the Appendix contains requirements for winter tires that are identical to those listed in the Customs Union Regulations “On the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles”. In addition, there is also a link to this regulation! Screenshot below.

BUT! In the appendix to the “Basic Provisions...” there is no prohibition on driving with winter tires in the summer, and with summer tires in the winter.

Therefore, traffic police officers often, seeing worn-out winter or summer tires, charge the driver with Art. 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, part 1 with a fine of 500 rubles, verbally ordering to put the wheels in order and replace summer tires with winter ones. In general, this article is often used for various far-fetched fines, including claims against a DVR or radar detector.

If the studs on studded tires come out

If all the studs on winter tires fall off, they do not become summer tires. The rubber compound of winter tires is designed for use in low temperatures. They have a different tread pattern for driving on snow and ice. And in rainy weather, winter tires do not drain water effectively enough, and the vehicle's stability on the road decreases. A hydroplaning effect occurs. But traffic police officers cannot issue a fine for driving on them in the summer, since only the use of tires with studs is prohibited.

What is the fine for wearing winter tires in the summer of 2020?

When operating a vehicle, it is very important to remember numerous rules, including the fact that in the spring it is necessary to replace winter tires with summer tires.

Incorrect use of tires not only risks accidents due to loss of control. Tires wear out much faster, and the driver has to spend a lot of money on repairs.

Restrictions for driving out of season

The first attempts to introduce a law, in accordance with which drivers are subject to fines for driving out of season, were made in 2013, but then they completely failed.

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And only after the adoption of the Technical Regulations, a law was passed on fining drivers for improper use of winter or summer tires.

It states that car tires must correspond to the season:

In other transitional seasons, the choice of tires is made depending on the weather in the region.

How much will the penalty amount be?

The main purpose of laws and the imposition of penalties such as fines is to prevent accidents on the roads, especially those that can be prevented.

Upon initial stop and drawing up a protocol, a penalty of 500 rubles is assessed. If the driver ignores the inspector’s requirements and does not want to change the tires even after several checks, the fine increases to 2,000 rubles.

This type of punishment is determined by the category “Driving in a vehicle that does not meet technical requirements.” This will also be recorded in the protocol drawn up by the traffic police officer.

For studded

In January 2015, requirements were established that must be observed by all motorists. They relate to the height of summer tires, including if studded tires are used.

For summer tires, the tread size is at least 1.6 millimeters. When stopped, the inspector will impose a fine of 500 rubles if studded tires are used by the driver at an inappropriate time.

However, the Regulations of the Customs Union do not establish any restrictions on the use of rubber of this type.

But according to generally accepted standards, studded tires are equal to winter tires, therefore, their use in the summer is punishable by a fine.

Tread height

Traffic regulations prohibit the use of bald tires and set the remaining tread depth for tire use in winter and summer. During the period from June to August, the tread of summer tires should be at least 1.6 mm deep. On winter tires with appropriate markings, the tread depth should not be less than 4 mm. It doesn’t matter what time of year you drive it.

What is the fine for not having a “Spikes” sign in 2018?

Fines for certain violations are contained in the Code of Administrative Offences. In particular, Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses contains a list of penalties for all violations that are among the malfunctions and conditions under which the operation of a vehicle is prohibited. As soon as the absence of the “Spikes” sign became one of the conditions, the fine extended to this violation. That is, formally no new fine was introduced into the Code of Administrative Offenses last spring.

The fine for not having the “Spikes” sign in 2021 is 500 rubles. A warning may also be issued without a fine.

This is the default punishment used in Article 12.5. If any violation is too serious for such a small fine, the specified article of the Code of Administrative Offenses specifically stipulates this and establishes more serious sanctions.

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Why can't you drive on winter tires in summer?

Even without studs, winter tires have properties that greatly distinguish them from summer tires. Therefore, there are several important reasons for refusing to use them in the warm season:

1. Rubber softens and loses strength.
2. The braking distance increases.
3. The spikes are destroyed.
4. The road surface is damaged.
5. The car is more difficult to drive.
6. Fuel consumption increases.

Because of this, the likelihood of an accident increases. In addition, there are risks of refusal to reimburse insurance payments due to non-compliance with traffic rules.

Restrictions for driving out of season

Until 2015, the Law did not provide for fines for driving on winter tires in the summer, although there were attempts to introduce it back in 2013. In 2014, the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union were adopted, according to which, from the beginning of 2015, a fine was introduced for driving a car on out-of-season tires .
The regulations include provisions according to which it is prohibited to drive on summer tires in the winter months - December, January, February, and on winter tires in the summer - June, July and August, respectively. That is, driving on any tires in the fall or spring is not considered a violation.

The regulation also states that the rules for the use of seasonal tires can be adjusted according to the weather conditions of each region.

It is clear that somewhere in the northern regions of the country no one drives summer tires due to permafrost, however, amendments to the regulations must be adopted by each region separately, so in the first time after its adoption, misunderstandings may arise with traffic police officers.

What is the penalty for summer tires?

Until now, traffic police inspectors could only issue a verbal warning if they encountered a car with summer tires during an inspection in winter. New amendments to the traffic rules directly prohibit the operation of vehicles with wheels out of season, which will significantly simplify control and increase road safety.

In addition to the warning, a more effective administrative penalty is expected under the current Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. In accordance with Part 1 of this article, driving a vehicle in the presence of malfunctions or conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of 500 rubles.

Is it possible to drive in summer on all-season tires?

Yes, there are no restrictions in the form of a fine for driving on all-season tires in the summer, just like in the winter.

But there are nuances that need to be paid attention to. All-season tires rarely have winter markings (mountain peak with snowflake), more often you can find the inscription “M+S” or something similar on them.

If the tires have the above markings, then driving in winter is permitted if the tread depth is at least 4 mm. In the case where there is no marking, the requirement for the tire tread depth on a passenger car is 1.6 mm.

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