Car operation is actually more difficult process than many drivers imagine. You need to know a lot of subtleties, one of which is the use of winter tires. It must be put on when cold weather sets in. Otherwise, the grip of tires with snow at sub-zero temperatures will be very weak, which creates a danger on the roads and increases the risk of getting into an accident. Yes, you can get a tire fine. Therefore, the issue of replacing summer tires with winter ones is very relevant.
In addition, the condition of the rubber and the height of its tread play a role. If winter tires are worn out, they will hold the road worse than summer tires. Naturally, the rules provide for the responsibility of drivers for the use summer tires V winter time. Many drivers want to know from what date a fine is imposed for rubber, what is its volume and whether studded tires are allowed. We'll talk about this.
What does the law say?
In many media, information was announced that a law would come into force in 2017, according to which a fine for summer tires in winter in the amount of 2,000 rubles would be imposed.
On this moment technical regulations are already in force, which determine that in winter all cars must be equipped with winter tires. winter months December, January and February are counted. At the same time, the regulations state that all wheels of the car must have winter tires, and not just the front or rear axle as some drivers think.
Paragraph 5.5 of Annex No. 8 states that the operation of vehicles without winter tires prohibited in winter. It is also forbidden to use cars with studded tires in summer. Even in this paragraph it is clearly stated that it is impossible to use cars that, although equipped with winter tires, have a residual tread depth of less than 4 mm. Therefore, it is not enough just to use winter tires, they must have sufficient tread depth.
Is there a penalty for winter tires?
Excerpts from the law clearly state that there are certain requirements for tires. They must correspond to seasonality on all wheels at the same time. If the tires do not correspond to the season, then this is regarded as the technical condition of the car, which does not meet the requirements of the rules. Therefore, it is considered a violation. Summer tire fine this case will be 500 rubles.
Penalty for different types of tires on the front and rear axles
Many drivers do not want to spend money on a whole set of winter tires, so they only buy tires for the drive axle - front or rear. And although it is not recommended to do this, many do it.
Of course, there is no specific law or rule that would govern such a matter. However, the technical regulations state that the car must be operated with the same tires on both axles. Failure to comply with this condition will also be regarded as non-compliance with the normal technical condition of the car, which is fraught with a fine of 500 rubles.
Bald rubber
IN new edition The law defines the requirements for the remaining tread depth on winter tires, which the driver must adhere to. If the pattern depth on winter tires is less than 4 mm, then the driver will again have to pay a fine (500 rubles). It is established by the article of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. In particular, Article 12.5 states that driving a vehicle that does not correspond to the normal technical condition or conditions for allowing the vehicle to operate is prohibited. Otherwise, the driver is brought to administrative responsibility and required to pay a fine of 500 rubles.
It should also be borne in mind that the repetition of such a violation will entail an increase in the fine. Therefore, after the first warning by the inspector, it is advisable for the driver to change summer tires to winter ones.
Summer studded tires
If in spring or autumn you drive a car with ordinary winter tires without spikes, then there will be no violation in this case. It's just that such rubber is considered softer, and at positive temperatures, although it provides good grip car with a road surface, but wears out quickly. Therefore, it is recommended to use it in winter, when it hardens a little due to low temperatures.
However, winter tires can often be fitted with metal studs that provide better grip on snow or ice. But when driving on asphalt, the spikes greatly reduce the grip of the wheels with the roadway and spoil the asphalt surface.
The use of studded tires in non-winter time is a gross violation due to non-compliance with the current standard and entails a fine. As usual, the driver will have to pay 500 rubles.
However, there is an exception to the rule, but it applies only to those regions of Russia where cold climate. Therefore, the use of spiked wheels is allowed not only in winter, but also at other times of the year. However, the driver is obliged to inform other road users about this. To do this, an icon in the form of a triangle with the letter w inside is glued to the glass.
Previously, the law clearly spelled out the number of studs that are allowed to be installed on tires. A slight upward deviation from the norm was also allowed. However, at the same time, the driver had to prove the absence of a high load on the asphalt surface and an increase in the effectiveness of traction. In the amendments that were made to the bill in 2017, these points are generally absent.
Bald wheels
Regardless of what season and what type of rubber the driver uses, there are certain requirements for the tread pattern for both summer and winter tires.
- Cars of category L - 0.8 mm.
- Cars of categories No. 2, No. 3, OZ, 04 - 1 mm.
- Vehicle category M1, N1, O1, O2 - 1.6 mm.
- Cars category M2, M3 - 2 mm.
- Winter tires - 4 mm.
Why change tires at all?
It is worth noting that the fine for rubber did not appear out of the blue. It is known that summer tires at negative temperatures they become very rigid. In addition, their tread pattern is not designed for snow or ice on the roads. As a result, the use of such rubber in winter creates a high danger for both the driver and his passengers, and for other road users.
A car with summer tires in winter becomes poorly controlled, its braking distances increases, maneuverability is lost, and traction becomes very weak. That is why it needs to be changed.
As for winter tires summer time, then its use also reduces the controllability of the car. Such tires wear out quickly, and their grip on the road at positive temperatures also becomes low due to increased tire melting.
In spring or autumn, there are no specific requirements for rubber, so drivers can use both winter and summer tires. But experts recommend using summer tires, although in many regions they change shoes only in summer, when the positive temperature outside lasts for a long time.
Finally
Now you know what the fine for out-of-season tires is. Therefore, there is no need to save on this. Such savings can be offset by fines from the traffic police. In addition, it is in the interests of the driver to provide for himself and his family safe conditions for road traffic. So, if you do not want to pay a fine for rubber, then just change your shoes on time.
For a safe and comfortable ride, wheels on a car play a huge role. They have different properties and are intended for use in various conditions. The legislator regulates the norms where it is prescribed to use summer and winter tires, respectively. In this regard, drivers have a natural question: what is the penalty for driving in the summer on winter tires and in winter - in summer? Let's figure it out.
Summer driving with winter tires
So, tires are:
- winter;
- summer.
They are not separated by chance. They are designed for use at specific times of the year. So, winter tires cannot be used in summer for the following reasons.
Studded tires (and in our conditions they are more often used) guarantees better grip in cold weather on slippery road. But in the summer on dry pavement, such tires slip a lot.
In the heat, when the asphalt becomes hot, winter tires heat up after it, as it becomes softer than summer tires.
Driving on tires designed for snowy and icy roads wears them out quickly. At the same time, if they stumble on a sharp object, there is a high probability of a cut.
Of course, these factors increase the risk of an accident and at the same time pose a threat to the life and health of the driver, passengers, pedestrians, drivers and passengers on other vehicles. To reduce the risk to a minimum, the driver must change tires on time. If this is not done, then in some cases a fine is imposed on him (for driving in summer on winter tires, if the tread depth does not meet the established norm). But can there be punishment for this particular offense?
Penalty for driving on winter tires in summer
Code of administrative offenses does not contain a separate article and paragraph where driving on tires that are not intended for a given time of year is regarded as an offense. At the same time, there are articles that are related to the action we are considering. Despite the fact that there is no penalty for driving with winter tires in summer and vice versa, drivers are punished if:
- operate the vehicle on worn tires;
- different tires are installed on the same axle of the car.
Let's take a closer look at these offenses.
"Bald" tires and responsibility
In everyday life they often say "bald" tires. This refers to tires that are very worn out and no longer meet the parameters set by the legislator. We are talking about the tread depth, which was introduced from January 1, 2015. According to the new requirement, vehicles are equipped with tires having the following tread height:
- 0.8 mm - for cars of category L;
- 1 mm - for cars with category N2, N3, J3, J4;
- 1.6 mm - for vehicles with category M1, N1, O1, O2;
- 2 mm - for vehicles with category M2 and M3.
But the residual tread depth for winter tires is at least four millimeters.
If these requirements are not met by car owners, then the actions of the latter are equated to the operation of vehicles with technical malfunctions. This qualifies as an offense under Article 12.5 part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses and is punishable by a fine of five hundred rubles.
In separate articles on the Internet, there is information where they say that there is a fine for driving in the summer on winter tires. Apparently, this refers to non-compliance with the tread depth, and not the operation of tires out of season. Sometimes these concepts are confused, which is why they mislead car owners.
Different tires on a car axle
Another offense qualified under the same article (12.5 of part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation) is the installation of tires of different types on one automobile axle. It can be different tread depth, new and worn tires, studded and not studded and more. The offense is also punishable by a fine of five hundred rubles.
If, having such tires, the driver gets into an accident, then this fact qualifies as an aggravating circumstance if the accident is considered as part of criminal proceedings.
Payment of 50% of the fine
The innovations of the law, which came into force on January 1, 2016, include the possibility of paying 50% of fines instead of 100%. The purpose of the law is to encourage car owners to pay fines in soon. The fact is that many accumulated several dozen receipts, which they left unpaid. But, according to the new law, those who pay them within 20 days pay only 50% of the amount. Of course, we are not talking about all offenses on the road. Such an opportunity is provided only in cases where they are not of a serious nature. For example, sanctions for tread depth and availability different tires on one automobile axle refers to those. Therefore, even if you were fined, you can pay 250 rubles instead of 500 rubles.
When to change clothes?
But back to the seasonality of tires. As we found out, there is no penalty for driving on winter tires in summer. Nevertheless, the use of tires according to the season is implemented in accordance with the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union "On the safety of wheeled vehicles". According to Appendix No. 8, the following requirements are imposed on tires.
The use of studded tires in summer, that is, from June 1 to August 31, is prohibited. However, this rule does not apply to the so-called all-weather and Velcro.
Use summer tires winter period, that is, from December 1 to January 30, is prohibited. It doesn't matter if it has studs or not, rubber should be designed exclusively for winter driving. If the car has studded tires, then a corresponding sign is placed on the glass, warning other road users. But as regards summer ride, then the rule applies only to studded tires. Therefore, the question of what the fine for driving in summer on winter tires without studs is incorrect. Such operation does not contradict the Technical Regulations, and therefore is legal.
At the same time, in certain regions of Russia, taking into account weather conditions, other periods of tire use may be established.
Will there be a penalty for driving in the summer on winter tires in the future?
Of course, there is a flaw in the legislation regarding this norm. After all, there are provisions that require driving on certain tires in a given season. But there is no responsibility for their violation. This is explained by different weather conditions on the territory of different subjects of Russia. Moreover, the weather has recently been striking with anomalies. Therefore, it has not yet been possible to establish requirements for the seasonality of tires that would be suitable for all conditions.
But work on this has been going on for a long time. Moreover, it is not only about how much the fine for driving in the summer on winter tires should be set. In addition, the punishment may be of a different nature. For example, there is a proposal that in the event of a road traffic accident, the use of winter tires in the summer becomes a reason for refusing an insurance payment. There is another initiative: to significantly increase the amount of fines for offenses that occurred due to non-compliance with the norms of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union regarding the seasonality of tires.
Thus, drivers will not only be fined for driving on winter tires in the summer in the future. The legislator is developing and toughening existing measures related to violations of the regulations for the operation of tires on vehicles.
Conclusion
But whatever the innovations in the future, at the moment there is no penalty for driving in summer on winter tires without studs or with them. Therefore, if the traffic inspector, having stopped you, points out this fact, you can thank him for his attention and ask permission to continue on your way. He won't issue a receipt.
MOSCOW, October 19 - RIA Novosti, Alexei Zakharov. A fine for out-of-season tires may be introduced in Russia. It can be two thousand rubles. Currently, the fine for using worn tires is 500 rubles. On October 21, the State Duma plans to consider the bill in the first reading. When should you change tires and how not to get a fine? About this - in the material RIA Novosti.
Substitution season
When to change tires on a car from summer to winter and vice versa? The answer to the question depends not only on the region and natural conditions. Technical regulation The Customs Union, which includes Russia, from January 1, 2015, prohibits the operation of cars with winter tires with spikes in the summer three months. The document does not allow the use of summer tires in December, January and February.
Thus, the technical regulations allow driving on summer tires from March to November, and on winter tires with spikes - from September to May. You can ride on winter non-studded tires ("Velcro") all year round.
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At the same time, traffic police inspectors can still fine 500 rubles for using worn winter tires (tread depth less than four millimeters) only on a snowy or icy track.
State Duma deputies propose to introduce a fine for the use of summer tires in winter - the punishment could be two thousand rubles. A fine of the same size can also be introduced for the use of old tires (tread depth for summer tires is less than 1.6 millimeters or with breakdowns or cuts, as well as traces of tire and disc repair).
The introduction of a new fine will reduce the impact of studs on the road surface in summer, and in winter it can improve accident statistics - not all drivers use seasonal tires in winter conditions.
The bill has been in the work of the people's deputies for several years and can be considered in the first reading on October 21, said the head of the transport committee, Yevgeny Moskvichev. He noted that more than a third of accidents occur in the autumn-winter period due to the wrong choice of tires. Moskvichev explained that traffic police officers would monitor the implementation of the technical regulations.
Weather of change
"The issue of seasonal tire changes is, first of all, a safety issue. Winter and summer tires differ from each other in composition rubber compound, and the tread pattern," Nadezhda Churmeeva, executive director of the Tire Manufacturers Association, told RIA Novosti. A Michelin representative agrees with her.
The Association recommends installing winter tires on a car at an average daily temperature of +7 degrees and below.
“With such an average daily temperature, there is already a risk of night frosts, when the temperature drops below zero, and water and moisture on the roads turn into ice, which is dangerous for a driver on summer tires,” the expert noted.
At low temperatures Ah, summer tires can harden, which affects traction. For example, the braking distance on snow from 50 kilometers per hour for a car with summer tires is twice as long as with winter tires, Michelin experts calculated. They also point out that even all season tires may not always be suitable for difficult winter conditions.
In the summer, according to Continental, winter tires wear out faster, worsen the car's handling and stopping distance, and also increase fuel consumption.
Experts recommend changing tires after five years of use, regardless of wear. The maximum service life of a tire is ten years, even if it has been in the spare wheel well all this time. Tire life can be extended by regular check air pressure in them, monitoring wear and adjusting wheel alignment if necessary. You should also run in new studded tires for 500 kilometers, and Velcro tires for 300.
Are there any problems
There is a sufficient supply of winter tires for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles on the market.
For example, a set of four winter tires with studs 175/65 R14 on Lada Kalina will cost from 7 to 16 thousand rubles, and 225/75 R16 on UAZ Patriot - from 21 to 38.5 thousand rubles, depending on the manufacturer.
"As for freight transport, then tire manufacturers consider it premature to require winter tires on all axles commercial transport and are in favor of phasing,” said Churmeeva, explaining that this is due to the readiness of the tire industry and the additional economic burden on truck owners.
Until changes are made to the SDA, the discussed amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses will only apply to the requirements for the tread depth of winter tires, but not to the requirement for seasonal change tires, according to the Tire Manufacturers Association.
The quality of tires is an important technical characteristic of a car that directly affects traffic safety. Inability of summer tires to drive on winter roads affects the controllability of the vehicle and provokes the creation of emergencies. This factor determines the fine for summer tires in winter.
The use of summer tires in winter is one of the most controversial points in terms of fines. Many drivers are still not aware of whether there is a fine for summer tires that are used out of season. Traffic police officers have repeatedly warned car owners about a possible increase in the fine for the lack of winter tires, but the issue has not yet been resolved at the legislative level.
However this situation does not mean that drivers can safely move on tires of any quality at any time of the year. The safety of riding on summer tires is questionable, even with good quality work road services. The very first frosts invariably lead to an increase in the number of accidents on the roads, since even very careful driving on tires that are not intended for ice reduces the car's handling at times.
There are no official concepts of "summer" and "winter" tires in the traffic rules. Perhaps it is this fact that makes drivers doubt whether there is a fine for driving on summer tires. However, there are several requirements for the quality of tires that regulate the depth of the tread and the presence of spikes on tires depending on the season.
The main differences between tires designed by law for use in different temperature conditions, are as follows:
- summer tire- made of rubber of greater rigidity, in order to prevent rapid wear when operating in contact with asphalt. However, rubber with increased rigidity becomes even harder when exposed to low temperatures, which negatively affects its grip on icy road surfaces. As a result, even on absolutely clean asphalt, summer tires are more likely to slip when braking. A puncture on a frozen summer tire can even cause it to burst.
- winter tire- made of rubber, not prone to hardening under the influence of low temperatures. Tires of this quality retain elasticity in sub-zero temperatures. In addition, a specific pattern is applied to winter tires, thanks to which the anti-slip properties of rubber are significantly increased.
Important! Manufacturers often provide winter tires with studs to provide extra grip on slippery road surfaces. In summer, spikes are dangerous both for movement and for pavement. Therefore, in summer period the use of studded tires is prohibited.
Switching to winter tires
Specific terms for the transition to winter tires at the legislative level are established by Appendix 5 to the technical regulations customs union"On the safety of wheeled vehicles", which entered into force in the Russian Federation on 01/01/2015. According to it, the use of studded tires is prohibited from June to August, summer tires are prohibited from December to February.
The terms of the ban on the use of summer and winter tires may be extended by local authorities. The law does not provide for a reduction in the terms established at the federal level.
Thus, the technical regulation establishes the following requirements for tire brands:
- In summer(June-August, in some regions from May to September) - the use of studded tires is prohibited.
- in winter(December-February, or from November to March) - it is allowed to use only studded or non-studded tires with M + S markings and a snowflake icon.
According to the technical regulations, a fine for the use of summer tires can be imposed from December 1 to February 28 (29) (if there are regional legislative acts from November 1 to March 30).
All-season tires and features of their use
An alternative to winter tires are all-season tires, the use of which is possible in summer and winter. Such tires are universal and are chosen by those drivers who do not want to constantly “change shoes” for a car when the seasons change.
All-season tires have a number of pros and cons:
- The advantage of their reduced noise compared to studded tires and a fairly low cost.
- The disadvantage of all-season tires is quick wear, insufficient grip with the road with an aggressive driving style, inability to move during snow drifts.
All season tires are not suitable for regions where winter temperatures kept in the range of minus 20 degrees and below. This property is connected with the fact that such rubber is produced in countries with a mild climate, and is not suitable for use in the harsh Russian climate. On severe frost all season tires"dubeet", and traction deteriorates. In such conditions, the durability of rubber is reduced, and it has to be replaced more often.
But in the context of the issue discussed in this article, the installation of all-season tires is a solution to problems with fines for using summer tires. The use of all-season tires is allowed by law at any time of the year, so car owners who use them may not be afraid of a fine. Despite the fact that the above-mentioned technical regulations do not contain the concept of “all-weather” tires, the presence of the “MS” marking on such tires makes it possible to use them at any time of the year.
Penalties for misuse of rubber
In 2018, the issue of a fine for summer tires in winter has not been fully resolved at the legislative level. This is due to the fact that the Code of Administrative Offenses does not contain references to paragraphs of the technical regulation prohibiting the operation of tires out of season. However, in practice, drivers are regularly fined for driving on "bald" tires and for using tires without winter marking during the period from December to February.
The amount of the fine for this offense- 500 rubles. Inspectors impose this penalty for the use of summer tires on an icy or snowy road.
Reference! Inconsistencies in the legislation can be resolved in the very near future. Bills that increase the amount of the fine for tires that do not comply with the technical regulations have been repeatedly submitted for consideration State Duma. It is supposed to raise fines to 2-5 thousand rubles.
Driving on summer tires in the winter season is not only the risk of getting a fine, but also the danger of creating accidents. Compliance with the recommendations for the use of tires for the season ensures traffic safety, therefore, with the onset of frost, it is still better to “change shoes” for your car than to risk your own life and health.
In the video, the expert reveals the concept of winter and summer tires in the light of legislation:
Road safety, as you know, depends not only on the condition of the roadway and the adequacy / professionalism of drivers, but also on technical condition every car. Winter tires, in which cars are shod with the advent of cold weather, are not a tribute to fashion, but more quality grip wheels with a slippery road 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 be fined for?
New amendments to the Law - are winter tires mandatory in Russia in 2018-2019?
The main provisions of the Law of greatest interest to motorists:
- 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 deal with the allowable minimum depth tire tread. Speeches about seasonal tires during the operation of vehicles in these changes are not carried out.
- Since 2015, motorists can be fined for violating part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation - that is, for non-compliance specifications rubber that are described in the new amendments. Moreover, the traffic police inspector, at his discretion, may not draw up a protocol, but only issue a warning.
- The technical regulation of the Customs Union (note "On the safety of wheeled vehicles", TR TS 018/2011) came into force in 2015. As per requirement from of this regulation, For summer season(from June to August) studded tires are prohibited, and for winter (from December to February) - summer tires. The summer tire ban period may be changed in accordance with climatic features regions. For this violation, a fine has not yet been provided: nothing is said about the seasonal use of rubber in the main provisions regarding the admission of the car to operation.
- The concept of “all-season tires” is absent in the regulations.
Technical regulations for testing winter tires in 2019 - which winter tires will pass the test?
The key concept is tread depth. Own - for each type of tires of each specific vehicle without a factory wear indicator.
- Passenger cars, summer tires: minimum tread depth - 1.6 mm.
- Passenger cars, winter tires - 4 mm.
The concept of "winter tires" includes the corresponding marking - the icon "3-peak peak with a snowflake in the center, M&S, M+S and M S.
Restrictions for other vehicles:
- Category L (for ATVs, mopeds and motorcycles) - 0.8 mm.
- Categories N2, N3, O3, O4 ( trucks, allowed max / weight - more than 3.5 tons) - 1 mm.
- Categories M1, N1, O1, O2 ( passenger cars) - 1.6 mm.
- Categories M2, M3 (buses) - 2 mm.
As regards the requirements for rims(lack of deformation, traces of cooking, cracks, etc.) - they are a thing of the past. But on the rubber, there should be no damage - no scuffs to the cord, side cuts, uneven wear.
Conditions and malfunctions (subject to amendments) under which the operation of the vehicle is prohibited:
There is no mention of the seasonality of tires in the document. But the requirements for it (winter and summer tires) are clearly spelled out (according to the technical regulations of the Customs Union):
- When using studded tires, they are installed on all wheels.
- From June to August, the use of studded tires is prohibited.
- In winter, the use of winter tires (installed on all wheels) is mandatory.
- It is forbidden to use unsuitable tires.
Will they be fined for driving on summer or bald tires in 2019?
According to the law (clause 1, article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation), driving is prohibited if there are malfunctions or conditions under which the operation of the vehicle is unacceptable. These requirements and prohibitions remain in effect.
- Driving a car that is out of order, or that falls under the conditions of parts 2-7 of this article, entails a fine of 500 rubles (or a warning).
- To a greater extent, the fine will be issued not for driving in the middle of winter on summer tires, but for the discrepancy between the depth of the tread pattern and its standard values.
- For the absence of the “Sh” sticker in a situation where studded tires are used, a fine is also not provided.
