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Зимски гуми во Европа

Барања по земји, ланци и шипки

Since 2024, new winter tire rules apply in most European countries. M+S marking is no longer sufficient — the 3PMSF symbol (mountain peak with snowflake) is required. Find out which tires you need for your destination country.

What Changed in 2024?

From October 1, 2024, in Germany, Austria, and other EU countries, tires with 3PMSF marking (Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake) — a pictogram of a mountain peak with a snowflake — are mandatory for winter driving. The old M+S (Mud and Snow) marking no longer meets the requirements.

Why does this matter? 3PMSF tires undergo special snow surface tests and provide better safety at temperatures below +7°C.

Country Classification by Requirement Type

Mandatory Periods

Fixed dates: winter tires mandatory regardless of weather

Situational Requirements

Winter tires required during winter conditions (snow, ice, frost)

Regional Rules

Requirements depend on region or altitude

Requirements by Country

🇦🇹 Austria November 1 — April 15
Requirement Mandatory during winter conditions. 3PMSF or M+S until 2024, only 3PMSF from 2024.
Fine from €35 to €5000
Tread depth min. 4 mm
Notes Chains can replace winter tires on marked sections.
🇩🇪 Germany During winter conditions (situational)
Requirement Mandatory in snow, ice, frost, slippery conditions. From 01.10.2024 only 3PMSF.
Fine from €60 to €120
Tread depth min. 1.6 mm (4 mm recommended)
Notes Without winter tires in an accident — automatic partial liability.
🇨🇭 Switzerland No mandatory period
Requirement Recommended. In accidents without winter tires — partial liability.
Fine No direct fine
Tread depth min. 1.6 mm (4 mm recommended)
Notes Insurance may deny claims.
🇮🇹 Italy November 15 — April 15 (varies by region)
Requirement Mandatory on marked roads. Alternative — chains in trunk.
Fine from €41 to €168
Tread depth min. 1.6 mm
Notes Stricter requirements in Alps and Aosta Valley.
🇫🇷 France November 1 — March 31 (mountain regions)
Requirement Mandatory in 48 mountain departments (Loi Montagne).
Fine €135
Tread depth min. 3.5 mm
Notes Chains or snow socks — alternative.
🇵🇱 Poland No mandatory period
Requirement Not mandatory, but recommended.
Fine None
Tread depth min. 1.6 mm
Notes In accidents without winter tires — possible partial liability.
🇨🇿 Czech Republic November 1 — March 31
Requirement Mandatory during winter conditions or on marked sections.
Fine up to €80
Tread depth min. 4 mm
Notes Mandatory on highways and expressways.
🇸🇰 Slovakia November 15 — March 31
Requirement Mandatory when snow on road or temperature below 0°C.
Fine up to €100
Tread depth min. 3 mm
Notes On all wheels, including trailers.
🇭🇺 Hungary November 1 — April 15 (during winter conditions)
Requirement Mandatory when snow or ice on road.
Fine up to €100
Tread depth min. 1.6 mm
Notes Chains can be an alternative.
🇷🇴 Romania November 1 — March 31
Requirement Mandatory on roads with warning or during winter conditions.
Fine up to €200
Tread depth min. 4 mm
Notes Chains may be mandatory on mountain roads.
🇧🇬 Bulgaria November 15 — March 1
Requirement Mandatory winter tires or chains.
Fine €25
Tread depth min. 4 mm
Notes M+S marking sufficient.
🇸🇮 Slovenia November 15 — March 15
Requirement Mandatory during winter conditions.
Fine from €120 to €500
Tread depth min. 3 mm
Notes Alternative — summer tires + chains in trunk.
🇭🇷 Croatia November 15 — April 15
Requirement Mandatory on certain sections during winter conditions.
Fine up to €130
Tread depth min. 4 mm
Notes Chains may be required on mountain passes.
🇷🇸 Serbia November 1 — April 1
Requirement Mandatory during winter conditions or on marked sections.
Fine up to €50
Tread depth min. 4 mm
Notes Chains mandatory in trunk during winter period.
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina November 15 — April 15
Requirement Mandatory during winter conditions.
Fine up to €75
Tread depth min. 4 mm
Notes Chains recommended in mountainous areas.
🇲🇪 Montenegro November 15 — March 31
Requirement Mandatory on snow or ice.
Fine up to €150
Tread depth min. 4 mm
Notes Chains mandatory on mountain roads.
🇲🇰 North Macedonia October 15 — March 15
Requirement Mandatory during winter conditions.
Fine up to €45
Tread depth min. 4 mm
Notes Chains mandatory on mountain sections.
🇦🇱 Albania No clear period
Requirement Recommended during winter conditions.
Fine None
Tread depth min. 1.6 mm
Notes Chains recommended in mountainous regions.
🇽🇰 Kosovo November 1 — April 1
Requirement Mandatory during winter conditions.
Fine up to €40
Tread depth min. 4 mm
Notes Chains mandatory on passes.
🇹🇷 Turkey December 1 — April 1 (for trucks)
Requirement For cars — recommended. For trucks — mandatory.
Fine up to €50
Tread depth min. 1.6 mm
Notes Chains mandatory on mountain passes.
🇬🇷 Greece No mandatory period
Requirement Recommended in mountainous regions.
Fine None
Tread depth min. 1.6 mm
Notes Chains mandatory on some mountain roads.
🇧🇪 Belgium No mandatory period
Requirement Not mandatory.
Fine None
Tread depth min. 1.6 mm
Notes In accidents without winter tires — possible partial liability.
🇳🇱 Netherlands No mandatory period
Requirement Not mandatory.
Fine None
Tread depth min. 1.6 mm
Notes Recommended when traveling to mountainous regions.
🇱🇺 Luxembourg During winter conditions
Requirement Mandatory in snow, ice, frost.
Fine up to €74
Tread depth min. 1.6 mm
Notes M+S or 3PMSF.
🇸🇪 Sweden December 1 — March 31
Requirement Mandatory during winter conditions.
Fine up to €100
Tread depth min. 3 mm
Notes Studded tires allowed October 1 — April 15.
🇳🇴 Norway November 1 — first Sunday after Easter
Requirement Mandatory during winter conditions.
Fine up to €750
Tread depth min. 3 mm
Notes Studded tires allowed with fee in cities.
🇫🇮 Finland November 1 — March 31 (or later)
Requirement Mandatory during winter period.
Fine up to €100
Tread depth min. 3 mm
Notes Studded tires allowed November 1 — Monday after Easter.
🇩🇰 Denmark No mandatory period
Requirement Not mandatory.
Fine None
Tread depth min. 1.6 mm
Notes Studded tires allowed November 1 — April 15.
🇪🇪 Estonia December 1 — March 1
Requirement Mandatory winter tires.
Fine up to €400
Tread depth min. 3 mm
Notes Studded tires allowed October 15 — March 31.
🇱🇻 Latvia December 1 — March 1
Requirement Mandatory winter tires.
Fine up to €30
Tread depth min. 4 mm
Notes Studded tires allowed October 1 — May 1.
🇱🇹 Lithuania November 10 — April 1
Requirement Mandatory winter tires.
Fine up to €30
Tread depth min. 3 mm
Notes Studded tires allowed November 1 — April 1.

Ланци за снег и snow socks

Во многу земји, ланците за снег или текстилните „snow socks" се задолжителни во одредени зони.

When are chains required?

On road sections with the "Chains mandatory" sign (blue circular sign with chain symbol). Usually mountain passes and winding roads.

Types of Chains

Metal Chains

Classic option. Best grip on snow and ice. Requires practice to install.

Snow Socks (Textile)

Lighter, easier to install. EN 16662-1 standard. Allowed as alternative in most countries.

Spider / Spikes

Quick mounting. Suitable for passenger cars. More expensive than regular chains.

Type Comparison

Type Grip Installation Max Speed Price
Metal Chains Excellent Difficult 50 km/h €30-80
Snow Socks (Textile) Good Easy 50 km/h €50-120
Spider / Spikes Excellent Very easy 50 km/h €150-300

Гуми со шипки во Европа

Гумите со шипки се дозволени во некои земји, но забранети во многу поради оштетување на асфалтот.

Дозволени во: Скандинавија, Австрија (Окт-Мај), Швајцарија (Ное-Апр), Италија (само северни региони).

Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania — with date restrictions. Austria — only on some marked roads.

Countries Where Studs Are Banned

Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy (except South Tyrol), France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg.

Partial Restrictions

Switzerland — allowed but banned on motorways. Italy — allowed only in South Tyrol Nov 15-Apr 15.

Збирна табела по земји

Целосни информации за барањата за зимски гуми во 31 европска земја

Земја Задолжително? Период Мин. длабочина Ознака Казна (€) Шипки
🇦🇹 Austria Да (ситуационо) Nov 1 - Apr 15 4 mm 3PMSF or M+S €100-10,000 Дозволени (Oct 1 - May 31)
🇧🇪 Belgium Не N/A 1.6 mm N/A Н/П Забранети
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina Да Nov 15 - Apr 15 4 mm M+S €Variable Забранети
🇧🇬 Bulgaria Да (ситуационо) Nov 15 - Mar 1 4 mm M+S or 3PMSF €25 Забранети
🇭🇷 Croatia Да (ситуационо) Nov 15 - Apr 15 4 mm M+S or 3PMSF €100 Забранети
🇨🇿 Czech Republic Да (ситуационо) Nov 1 - Mar 31 4 mm (<3.5t), 6 mm (>3.5t) M+S or 3PMSF €55-92 Забранети
🇩🇰 Denmark Не N/A 3 mm N/A Н/П Дозволени (Oct 1 - Apr 15)
🇪🇪 Estonia Да Dec 1 - Mar 1 3 mm 3PMSF (since Dec 2022) €Variable Дозволени (Oct 15 - Mar 31)
🇫🇮 Finland Да (ситуационо) Dec 1 - Mar 31 3 mm M+S or 3PMSF €Variable Дозволени (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
🇫🇷 France Да (регионално) Nov 1 - Mar 31 1.6 mm 3PMSF + M+S (2024+) €135 Дозволени (Nov - Mar)
🇩🇪 Germany Да (ситуационо) When conditions require 1.6 mm 3PMSF only (since Oct 2024) €60 + points Забранети
🇬🇷 Greece Не N/A 1.6 mm N/A Н/П Дозволени (if conditions)
🇭🇺 Hungary Не N/A 1.6 mm N/A Н/П Забранети
🇮🇹 Italy Да (регионално) Nov 15 - Apr 15 1.6 mm M+S (3PMSF preferred) €80-300+ Дозволени (Nov 15 - Mar 15 (<3.5t))
🇱🇻 Latvia Да Dec 1 - Mar 1 4 mm 3PMSF (since Dec 2024) €Variable Дозволени (Oct 1 - May 1)
🇱🇹 Lithuania Да Nov 10 - Apr 1 3 mm 3PMSF or M+S €Variable Дозволени (Nov 1 - Apr 9)
🇱🇺 Luxembourg Да (ситуационо) When conditions require 1.6 mm M+S or 3PMSF €Variable Дозволени (Dec 1 - Mar 31)
🇳🇱 Netherlands Не N/A 1.6 mm N/A Н/П Забранети
🇳🇴 Norway Да (ситуационо) Nov 1 - after Easter 3 mm M+S or 3PMSF €Variable Дозволени (fees in cities)
🇵🇱 Poland Не N/A 1.6 mm N/A Н/П Забранети
🏳 Португалија Не N/A 1.6 mm N/A Н/П Забранети
🇷🇴 Romania Да (ситуационо) Nov 1 - Mar 31 1.6 mm M+S or 3PMSF €Variable Дозволени (if conditions)
🇷🇸 Serbia Да (ситуационо) Nov 1 - Apr 1 4 mm M+S €Variable Забранети
🇸🇰 Slovakia Да (ситуационо) Nov 15 - Mar 31 4 mm M+S or 3PMSF €50-100 Забранети
🇸🇮 Slovenia Да Nov 15 - Mar 15 3 mm M+S €40-1,000 Забранети
🏳 Шпанија Не N/A 1.6 mm N/A Н/П Дозволени (Nov 15 - Mar 31)
🇸🇪 Sweden Да (ситуационо) Dec 1 - Mar 31 3 mm M+S or 3PMSF €Variable Дозволени (Oct 1 - Apr 15)
🇨🇭 Switzerland Не N/A 1.6 mm (4 mm recommended) M+S or 3PMSF (recommended) €Liability risk Дозволени (Nov 1 - Apr 30)
🏳 Украина Не N/A 1.6 mm N/A Н/П Дозволени (recommended)
🏳 Обединето Кралство Не N/A 1.6 mm N/A Н/П Дозволени (speed limits)

Data current as of 2026. Please verify with official sources before traveling.

Практични совети

Проверете ја длабочината на шарата

Повеќето земји бараат најмалку 4 мм за зимски гуми.

Научете да поставувате ланци пред патувањето

Поставување на ланци на температури под нула без искуство може да биде многу тешко.

Носете документи за гумите

При контрола може да се побара етикета или сертификат на гумите.

Проверувајте ги ажурирањата на прописите

Правилата за зимски гуми се менуваат — Германија го воведе барањето за 3PMSF во 2024.

Check Your Insurance

Some insurance companies may deny claims for winter accidents if the car had summer tires. Clarify policy terms.

Plan Your Route

Check requirements for all countries on your route. Rules can differ even in neighboring regions.

Често поставувани прашања (ЧПП)

Можам ли да влезам во Германија со M+S гуми без 3PMSF?
Од 1 октомври 2024 — не. Ако на патот има снег, мраз или замрзнатина, гумите со ознака 3PMSF се задолжителни. Казна од €60.
Која е разликата помеѓу M+S и 3PMSF?
M+S (Mud and Snow) е стара ознака без стандардизирани тестови. 3PMSF (симбол на планина со три врвови и снегулка) гарантира положени тестови во зимски услови.
Кои гуми се потребни за преминување на Австрија?
Од 1 ноември до 15 април, при зимски услови, потребни се зимски гуми со минимална длабочина на шарата од 4 мм или ланци за снег.
Каде се забранети гумите со шипки во Европа?
Гумите со шипки се забранети во Германија, Полска, Чешка, Словачка, Унгарија, Романија, Бугарија, Холандија и Белгија.
Дали snow socks се валидна алтернатива на ланците?
Да, ако одговараат на стандардот EN 16662-1. Во Австрија и Германија се прифаќаат како алтернатива на ланците, но во зони со знак „ланци задолжителни" може да се бараат метални ланци.
How do I know if there's a "chains mandatory" sign?
Sign C.18 (blue circle with chain) is placed before sections where chains are mandatory. Navigation apps often warn about such sections.
Are Ukrainian winter tires valid in Europe?
If the tires have 3PMSF or M+S marking and meet tread depth requirements — yes. The main thing is the appropriate marking.
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