When to change your car to summer tires full information

For safety reasons, Russian motorists need to change the tires on their car twice a year, putting on winter tires before the immediate arrival of winter, and summer tires immediately after the ice and snow melt. After all, untimely replacement of tires can affect the car’s handling and the safety of passengers.

Many also believe that there are replacement deadlines regulated by law and penalties for non-compliance. In fact, there is a regulatory provision on deadlines, but the current administrative legislation in 2021 does not in any way punish drivers who did not take care of “re-shoeing” the car in time.

Normative base

Legal regulation in the field of installation and use of tires on vehicles in the summer is carried out by the following legislative acts:

Technical regulations TR CU 018/2011 – regarding the timing of replacement of winter tires.
Appendix 1 to Government Decree No. 1008 of December 5, 2011 - on what criteria tires must meet in order for the car owner to successfully pass inspection.
Section 5 of the “List of faults and conditions under which the operation of the vehicle is prohibited”, contained in Government Decree No. 1090 of October 23, 1993, states that if the tires do not meet which parameters, the operation of the vehicle is prohibited.
Chapter 12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses – on liability for non-compliance with the legislation on the use of tires.

When is it legally necessary to install summer tires?

In 2021, based on clause 5.5. Appendix 8 to the Technical Regulations TR CU 018/2011, you cannot drive a car with studded tires in the summer months:

June;
July;
August.

It turns out that if a car owner drives on studded tires in winter, then they must be replaced (by law) before June 1, 2020. If this is not done, the law will be considered violated.

In ab. 2 clause 5.5. Appendix 8 to the Technical Regulations TR CU 018/2011 states that you cannot drive a vehicle that does not have winter tires in:

December;
January;
and February.

As you can see, it is prohibited to replace studded tires with summer tires before March 1 - this would be a violation of the law.

Accordingly, you need to change winter tires with studs to summer ones on any day of spring, that is, from March 1 to May 31. Other types of winter tires (without studs) do not need to be changed by the summer, and it is completely legal to drive.

Replacing tires in accordance with technical regulations

A few years ago, a law regulating the frequency of tire changes came into force. The standards mandatory for all states of the Customs Union do not apply to all-season models. They allow you to understand when to change winter tires to summer tires. After all, the law specifies periods that do not allow the use of certain tires.

Important details of the Technical Regulations:

For the entire summer season, starting from June 1 and ending on August 31, the use of studded tires is prohibited;
From December 1st until winter ends, summer tires are not permitted.

Clarification or change of dates is possible in case of changing weather conditions, which is determined by the regional government. Since the exact date is still being set, when checking the technical condition of vehicles, inspectors will pay attention to the tires, their condition, and tread depth.

Requirements established by the regulations:

For passenger models, the depth must be at least 1.6 mm;
For two-wheeled vehicles (mopeds, motorcycles) up to 0.8 mm is allowed;
For bus safety, the tread depth must be at least 2 mm;
If freight transport is used, the indicator can be reduced to 1 mm (only for equipment weighing more than 3.5 tons).

If a heavily worn tread is detected, the car owner may be issued a fine. It is noteworthy that if winter tires are left in warm weather, they will quickly wear off. And by changing it in time, it is easy to extend the operating period and reduce costs.

Requirements for summer tires in 2021

Requirements for summer tires in 2021 are presented in Section 5 of Appendix 8 to the Technical Regulations TR CU 018/2011:

The vehicle must have tires recommended by the manufacturer;
The tire size must match the wheel rim;
according to the speed category and load-bearing capacity index, the rubber must correspond to the maximum speed of the vehicle according to the technical documentation and the permissible weight per tire (for example, the 82H marking will mean that the tire can be installed on a car with a maximum speed of up to 210 km/h and in the case if it does not bear a load of more than 475 kg);
The tread height of summer tires must be more than 1.6 mm (for cars, trucks weighing up to 3500 kg and trailers up to 3500 kg), 2 mm for buses, 0.8 mm for motor vehicles, 1 mm for all others (trucks and trailers over 3500 kg);
damage to tires is not allowed (various punctures, through and non-through cuts), exposing the cord, delamination of the carcass, sidewall, or sealing layer.

Requirements for seasonal tire replacement

When the winter season arrives, any car owner should put his “iron horse” on the right rubber tires. At the same time, many people have a question related to the period of “changing shoes” based on real weather conditions. The answer to it is set out in the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union (hereinafter referred to as the Technical Regulations), which have been in force in our country since 2015.

Decision of the Customs Union Commission dated 12/09/2011 N 877 (as amended on 12/25/2018) “On the adoption of the technical regulations of the Customs Union “On the safety of wheeled vehicles” (together with “TR CU 018/2011. Technical regulations of the Customs Union. On the safety of wheeled vehicles” Vehicle")

Practical understanding of the issue

For a practical understanding of the rules under consideration, it should be borne in mind that winter non-studded tires with Velcro can be used all year round. If you use summer tires in the warm months of the year, they must be replaced between September and November, and the reverse steps should be carried out with the onset of spring, namely from March to May. Different territories of Russia (based on climatic conditions) have their own periods for replacing winter tires with summer tires, for example:

In Moscow, it is recommended to change winter tires from 15.10. until 25.10, and summer from 10.04. to 16.04.
In the Novosibirsk region, winter from 12.10. to 17.10, and summer from 24.04 to 30.04.
In the Perm region, winter from 12.10. to 17.10, and summer from 17.04 to 23.04.
In the Irkutsk region, winter from 10.10. to 16.10, and summer, respectively, from 25.04 to 30.04.

What to consider when changing winter tires to summer tires

Important! The above deadlines seem to be somewhat arbitrary, and therefore it is more advisable to “change shoes” of the car a little earlier than the designated dates. This action will allow you to avoid the queue for tire fitting, and will also prevent you from suddenly getting onto an icy road on summer wheels.

Legal transition to winter tires

This year, you need to take into account the following operating conditions for seasonal tires:

studded tires should be removed from the car before June;
Summer tires are prohibited from being installed on a car before February.

Thus, the law allows replacing winter wheels with summer ones from March to May inclusive.

Exact timing for replacing studded wheels

If you strictly adhere to the deadlines established by the Technical Regulations, using different types of tires is allowed in the following order.

Type of wheels and their markings	Service life
Summer wheels without M&S markings	From March to November inclusive
Winter studded tires with M&S markings	From September to May inclusive
Winter studless wheels with Velcro and M&S markings	Throughout the year from January to December

Features of all-season operation

There is also a group of certain drivers who prefer all-season wheels with Velcro (designed for use throughout the year). This tire can be used in winter from December to February only if it has the following markings:

"M+S";
M&S;
"MS".

Tread of all-season and winter tires

If the wheels do not have the above symbols, the use of all-season tires during the winter months is prohibited!

Requirements for installing last year's wheels

The possibility of using rubber that has actually been in use for more than one year directly depends on its wear, as well as the presence of serious damage to it. Rubber wear is determined by the remaining tread depth and should be:

for transport category L - no more than 0.8 mm;
for cars of categories N2, N3, O3, O4 - no more than 1 mm;
for cars of categories M1, N1, O1, O2 - no more than 1.6 mm;
for cars of category M2, M3 - no more than 2 mm.

Regarding external damage to the rubber, it should be noted that it should not have punctures, cuts, “hernias” and tears, as well as peeling of the tread from the side of the wheel.

Important! Failure to comply with any of the above conditions is a violation of the law.

In addition, there is a rather important nuance in the operation of machine tires, which every vehicle driver should know about. The rubber installed at the front and rear wears unevenly and differently. On the driving axle of the car, wear is more significant. In connection with the above, “used” tires should be installed so that the drive axle has less worn tires.

In practice, car owners use two methods to correctly alternate tires on axles:

When replacing tires, you should leave the marks LP (left-front), PP (right-front), LZ (left-rear), RZ (right-rear) on the tires with a marker or chalk. In addition, you can insert appropriate notes with these notes into the tires themselves.
The depth and extent of wear is assessed by performing a thorough visual inspection of the tires before installation. The option under consideration is the most painstaking and complex and can cause difficulties with slight wear of the rubber.

Requirements for purchasing and installing new tires

First of all, before purchasing tires, you need to study the vehicle’s operating instructions, which contain a section covering the permissible characteristics for tires.

How to choose winter tires

Secondly, it should be borne in mind that the tires (all four tires) installed on the axles of the car must be the same. The law does not prohibit the use of tires on the front axle that differ from those on the rear axle on one car, but it is more advisable to install wheels of the same size, markings and tread pattern on the car. The secret is that different modifications of tires generally contain different compositions, which sometimes has a negative effect on their coefficient of adhesion to the road surface. In this regard, the car may behave unpredictably when braking.

Advice! Ideally, you should purchase tires that are completely identical to each other in all respects (type, size, marking). It is necessary to take into account that tires of the same model, produced at different enterprises and in different years, may have a different percentage of wear, which is directly related to the handling of the car.

Driving on all-season tires in the summer season

“All-season” is tires that are designed for use at any time of the year - both winter and summer.

These types of tires are not equipped with anti-skid studs, which means that they can be legally driven in the summer (after all, in the summer months it is prohibited to drive only a vehicle with studded tires).

However, during the hot season in Russia, it is still not recommended to use all-season tires, since they are intended for countries with a mild climate - where there are no significant differences in air temperature between seasons. It’s better to go to a tire shop and install standard summer tires.

When do you need to legally change your shoes to winter or summer tires?

In 22021, the tire terrain wear requirements have not changed. You can measure the depth of the pattern yourself. Modern tires have an indicator built into their structure. These are small colored bumps. When the rubber wears off, they will be flush with the tread itself. This is a signal that the car needs new “shoes”.

Instead of bulges, the tire may have bright stripes. If they are clearly visible, new tires should be installed. For measurements, car owners use an electronic depth gauge or caliper.

“All-season” is tires that are designed for use at any time of the year - both winter and summer.

However, during the hot season in Russia, it is still not recommended to use all-season tires, since they are intended for countries with a mild climate - where there are no significant differences in air temperature between seasons. It’s better to go to a tire shop and install standard summer tires.

Many car owners in Belarus still do not know that on January 1, 2015, the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union “On the safety of wheeled vehicles” came into force. This law contains Appendix No. 8, which regulates the seasonality requirements for tires. According to this document, during the winter months (December, January and February) winter tires must be installed on passenger cars participating in road traffic. Since the Republic of Belarus is a member of the Customs Union, this rule also applies on the territory of our country. The corresponding changes were made to the traffic rules in 2014 and came into force on 01/01/2015.

That is, according to the law, no later than December 1, the car must be changed to winter tires, and from March 1, it is allowed to change them to summer tires. So, from December 1, 2021, don’t expect mercy, the State Traffic Inspectorate is actively fining summer and “bald” tires for violating traffic rules. You will find information about the amount of fines below .

Winter tires include tires made of friction rubber or non-friction - studded tires designed for use at low temperatures on icy and snowy roads. The tread pattern of friction tires has many deep slots - lamellas, which provide traction with the road; popularly such tires are called “Velcro”.

Winter tires are designed from a special material that remains flexible in cold weather and provides better traction. As tests show, winter tires have 50-60% higher grip on snowy and icy roads than all-season tires. When using studded tires on a car, a corresponding sign must be attached to the back, established by the traffic rules of the sample; also, cars on tires with studs are not allowed to undergo technical inspection at diagnostic centers, since a special compound is applied to the rollers of the brake testers for better adhesion to the rubber, and the studs may damage it.

If you are planning a trip to Poland, keep in mind that Polish law prohibits the use of studded tires.

Tires are marked with special symbols; read on to learn how to understand what is written on the wheels.

According to the Code of the Republic of Belarus on Administrative Offenses, the participation of a car in road traffic on summer tires in winter entails a warning or punishment in the form of a fine. The amount of the fine for summer tires, or more precisely for driving on summer and bald tires in winter, is tied to the base rate. From January 1, 2021 in Belarus, the base value is 29 rubles.

if you for the first time by a traffic police inspector, the absence of winter tires on a passenger car participating in road traffic will result in a warning or a fine - up to 1 base unit ( up to 29 Belarusian rubles ); According to Article 18.12. Part 3. Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Belarus
for repeated traffic violations within a year, the punishment is set at 2 to 5 basic units ( from 58 to 145 Belarusian rubles ); According to Article 18.12 Part 9. Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Belarus
committing an accident on a car without winter tires, resulting in minor bodily injury or damage to property, punishment in the form of a fine - from 3 to 30 basic units ( from 87 to 870 Belarusian rubles ) or deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle for up to 2 years . According to Article 18.17. Part 1. Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Belarus

The residual tread height of winter tires, according to the traffic regulations of the Republic of Belarus, on vehicles used by road users must be at least 4 mm. Violation of this rule is considered a malfunction and for the first time entails a warning or a fine of up to 1 basic unit (up to 29 Belarusian rubles) . Responsibility in this case comes under Part 3 of Article 18.12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Belarus .
In case of a repeated violation within one year, liability is provided under Part 9 of Article 18.12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Belarus and will entail a fine in the amount of 2 to 5 basic units ( from 58 to 145 Belarusian rubles );

So, as mentioned above, technical regulations require that the driver change shoes from winter tires to summer tires for 3 months. Paragraph 5.5 of the Technical Regulations may make exceptions for some regions.

For example, in warm latitudes there may be driving bans in May or April, as temperatures are already rising above 20 degrees.

In the northern regions the law may be the opposite.

The situation with trucks is different. Until recently, changing tires to summer tires was mandatory for everyone.

In 2021, an amendment was made to the Technical Regulations, which allowed freight transport (except M1 and N1) not to install winter tires.

It allows you to ride one set, if it remains in satisfactory condition, all year round. However, it is still necessary to change winter tires to summer tires.

Riding on Velcro during the summer months of the year

Among motorists, “Velcro” (friction tires) are winter tires that are not equipped with studs.

In accordance with Technical Regulations TR CU 018/2011, you can drive on such tires all year round. After all, tires with studs are prohibited in summer, but Velcro does not have them. Just as you can drive in winter, because it is winter and has the appropriate markings (MS, M & S, M + S).

However, like all-season tires, Velcro tires are highly not recommended for use in the hot season, primarily due to the “softness” of the rubber compound used in their manufacture. Otherwise, the following consequences are possible:

loss of controllability;
increase in braking distance;
acceleration of tire wear;
increased fuel consumption.

Penalties for “wrong” winter tires

This year, the current administrative legislation does not contain references to the Technical Regulations.
In other words, it is impossible to fine a driver for not having winter tires on his car. However, it is possible that in the near future such a legal norm and, accordingly, a penalty will be introduced. Read also: Law on water supply and sanitation

The law provides for liability for the operation of worn-out winter tires, in the form of imposing a fine of 500 rubles on the violator or warning him (which is also considered administrative liability). A similar fine is imposed on a driver whose car is on tires marked M+S, etc. In this case, the tire tread depth in the most “killed” place must be less than 4 mm and the car is operated on an icy or snowy road (route).

Driving in summer on tires equipped with studs

In clause 5.5. Appendix 8 to the Technical Regulations TR CU 018/2011 clearly states that you cannot drive a car in the summer (June, July, August) that has tires with anti-skid spikes installed.

It turns out that such tires can be used 9 months a year - all autumn, winter and spring. The deadline for motorists to remove winter studded wheels from their cars in 2020 is May 31.

However, you should not wait for the specified date. It is recommended to change tires with studs to summer tires, all-season tires or Velcro tires when the average daily temperature for several days is from plus 5 to 7 degrees Celsius and only after the icy and snow-covered surfaces have completely disappeared from the roads.

Replacing winter tires with summer tires for trucks

More recently, owners of trucks were required to change tires at the same time as owners of cars, motorcycles, buses, etc.

That is, when driving in winter on studded tires, you had to change them to summer tires before May 31 (or earlier). And if there was Velcro, you could ride it all year round without changing it at all.

But on November 11, 2018, amendments to the Technical Regulations TR CU 018/2011 came into force, which allowed owners of all categories of cars, except M1 and N1, to drive in winter on any tires at all:

all-season;
“Velcro”;
summer;
winter

It turns out that owners of trucks of categories N2 (from 3,500 to 12,000 kg) and N3 (over 12,000 kg) can simply buy summer tires and drive on them all year round without “changing shoes.” But for those who have a car of class N1 (trucks up to 3500 kg), for the winter they still need to install tires designed specifically for use on snowy or icy surfaces.

As for the summer, the ban remained unchanged for everyone - that is, if the truck owner has tires with studs, they must be removed before May 31 - driving in the summer on such tires is prohibited. It will be possible to put on studded tires again on September 1st. No. 1, No. 2 and No. all other types of tires in June, July and August without any restrictions .

Tire replacement gradation by region

If you go by weather conditions, the northern part of Russia changes tires later than everyone else. The Krasnodar region, which has a warmer climate, changes tires at the very beginning of spring. If the vehicle moves in the middle zone, then March 15 is the earliest date for changing tires.

You can’t rush to change your tires from winter to summer, because spring very timidly enters its domain. In the event of unexpected frosts, the car will need to be reinstalled with winter tires. First of all, this concerns the safety of drivers and ensuring normal traffic during frosts or heavy icing.

Existing fines for improper use of car tires in 2020

In 2020, Chapter 12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which regulates the liability of motorists for violating traffic rules, does not contain any indication of sanctions for non-compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulations TR CU 018/2011.

And since only it contains a mention of the timing of tire replacement, fines for late replacement of winter tires with summer tires in 2021 cannot currently be imposed.

And yet, traffic police officers have the opportunity to punish the driver with a monetary penalty. But only for non-compliance of tires with the requirements specified in Section 5 of the “List of Malfunctions and Conditions” to the Traffic Regulations. In this case, sanctions will apply under Part 1 of Art. 12.5. Administrative Code:

warning;
or a fine of 500 rubles.

For example, the above liability should be expected if the tire:

has a tread height below the established values;
has punctures, cuts, and delaminations of the frame;
does not correspond to the speed index and weight of the vehicle model.

In addition, a warning or 500 rubles will be issued if different tires are installed on one axle of the vehicle (front or rear) on the left and right. For example, the front left has summer tires, and the front right has winter tires. Or one tire is new and the other is retreaded.

The traffic police will also fine you for installing both studded and non-studded tires on a vehicle at the same time (regardless of the axle). For example, 3 wheels have tires without studs, and the remaining one has them.

So it turns out that if you drive in the summer on the same studded tires, then there is no penalty. And if, for example, you put tires with studs, but of different sizes, on one axle in the hot season, then the driver will face sanctions under Part 1 of Art. 12.5. Code of Administrative Offences.

How can you be punished for driving with winter tires in the summer?

No way. At the time of publication of this article, there is no legislation that would impose a fine on a car owner for winter tires, let alone more serious sanctions. There are also no references to the provisions of traffic rules or technical regulations in the Administrative Code. The initiative to issue fines for any winter tires in the summer is now in the initial stages of consideration, but no changes in road legislation are expected until the end of 2021.

According to Art. 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, a traffic police inspector may impose a fine of 500 rubles. or a warning only for non-compliance of the tires with the standards of the “List of faults and conditions under which operation of the vehicle is prohibited”, which includes extremely worn (residual tread depth below 1.6 mm), damaged tread, or if the tires are not suitable for the vehicle according to their characteristics - not correspond to the standard size, speed index and load. You will also have to pay a fine if the car owner decides to put summer tires on one axle and winter tires on the other, or if he has the idea to put studded tires on three wheels and friction tires on the rest. And vice versa in different variations. This is prohibited by clause 5.7.4 of the Technical Regulations and the above-mentioned List, and such wild imagination will also be punishable under Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation - 500 rubles or a warning.

If the spare tire is different from those already installed on the vehicle

Each car has a spare tire, which will be needed in case one of the tires has been punctured and you need to get to the nearest tire shop without resorting to a tow truck.

In clause 5.7.4. Technical regulations TR CU 018/2011 say that different tires (winter and non-winter, for example) cannot be installed on the same axle. However, the requirements of this paragraph do not apply in the case of temporary installation of a spare wheel on the vehicle.

In this case, it is important whether the “spare tire” is on winter tires or summer tires (since the note to clause 5.7.4. applies only to this clause). That is, “seasonality” must correspond. For example, you cannot install a spare tire in the summer if it (theoretically) has anti-skid studs (but there will be no fine for this).

In clause 5.5. “The list of faults and conditions”, which contains a similar rule about the inadmissibility of installing different tires on one axle, there is no such note about the “spare wheel” as in the Technical Regulations TR CU 018/2011. Therefore, it remains unclear whether or not the driver will be able to be charged under Part 1 of Art. 12.5. Code of Administrative Offenses specifically for the temporary use of a spare wheel that is different in size or other characteristics from those already installed on the vehicle (for the out-of-season “spare wheel,” as we have already indicated, there are no fines).

How does air temperature affect the condition of tires and why is it worth changing seasonal tires on time?

When the weather gets warmer, drivers begin to wonder at what temperature to change their tires to summer tires.
You should not rush to replace tires while the weather may still change. It’s worth waiting for stable warmth, but you shouldn’t delay changing seasonal tires. Although the law does not have clear requirements for installing tires at a certain time, it is worth changing your tires in advance to ensure your safety on the road. In the summer, many accidents occur because drivers do not know at what temperature they need to change winter tires to summer tires, and continue to use unsuitable tires. If you are wondering whether it’s time to change your tires to summer ones, it’s worth learning about the main nuances of this process. At low air temperatures, summer tires harden and lose elasticity, which leads to a loss of adhesion properties of the rubber to the road surface. However, when it warms up, soft winter tires begin to wear out too quickly and cease to effectively perform their function. Therefore, if you do not know at what temperature to change tires to summer ones, then it is best to rely on the weather forecast. The optimal air temperature for changing tires will be +5-7 degrees.

Summer tires have a simplified design and are characterized by an optimal level of grip on dry asphalt, as well as on other surfaces that are heated by ultraviolet rays in the summer. Experts and tire manufacturers recommend focusing on the average daily temperature if frost is no longer expected. At temperatures below +7 degrees, summer tires become covered with bubbles and cracks, and other defects form on them. Seasonal tires are needed in order to get better contact with the track while preventing the effect of aquaplaning. If you have the right wheel grip, you will ensure safety while driving.

It is important to know when to change winter tires to summer tires, since the two types of tires differ in rubber composition. You can’t leave winter tires on after it gets warm, because when the asphalt warms up, the car’s handling will become worse and the vehicle will “float” on the road. In addition, tire wear will increase, braking distances will become longer, and studs may fly out. The approach of calendar spring may not be a reason to change tires, since you should be more guided by the weather in your locality. It is worth taking into account day and night temperatures, since in early spring ice may appear at night due to frost, and you will not be able to use your car until noon.

Knowing when it is better to change tires to summer tires is necessary in order to ensure your safety, as well as for economic reasons. Winter tires too quickly become unsuitable for use when the asphalt heats up, as they no longer “hold” the road. Among other things, if an accident occurs during this period, the insurance company will refuse to pay for such an insured event, since according to the contract the driver must drive on tires that are suitable for the season. The contract may also specify tire replacement dates.

It is important for drivers not only to know at what temperature they need to change tires to summer ones, but also to take into account the operating conditions of the vehicle. Owners of studded tires should take into account that the replacement of such tires is regulated by law. When it comes to sticky tires, you won't be penalized for using them in the summer, but you will run into a lot of other annoying problems. It is worth considering the geography of use of certain tires, as well as checking the weather forecast.

Many motorists prefer to change tires on March 15, but in unstable weather there is no need to rush. In addition, you need to select the best tire options for a particular car. It is worth considering that it is best to use tires of the same brand and year of manufacture. As for winter tires, they need to be stored in a safe place to preserve the integrity of the products until the next season.

Nuances

Some features:

if you come for a technical inspection on winter studded tires in the summer, then nothing will happen (since Appendix 1 to Resolution No. 1008 does not indicate that tires are checked for their compliance with the season);
It is unclear for how long it is allowed to put a “spare” on (it seems that only for the purpose of traveling to a place of permanent parking and/or repair);
There was still a draft law on fines for using out-of-season tires (No. 464241-6), but it was never adopted (according to it, it was proposed to add a new part 3.2 to Article 12.5, according to which motorists would be fined 2000 rubles for violating the rules for using wheels and tires).

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Penalty for improper use of tires in 2021

It is interesting that when studying the question of how long you can use winter tires, there is no information anywhere about the application of sanctions. The regulations do not indicate that if the driver does not change shoes in a timely manner, fines or other penalties may be applied to him. The Code of Administrative Offenses also does not provide for such sanctions.

The only type of penalty is prescribed in the Administrative Code. We are talking about a fine of 500 rubles for violating the operating conditions of vehicles. However, this element of sanctions is more likely to be applied for driving on damaged tires than for untimely switching to summer tires.