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Zimné pneumatiky v Európe

Požiadavky podľa krajín, reťaze a hroty

Od roku 2024 platia vo väčšine európskych krajín nové pravidlá pre zimné pneumatiky. Označenie M+S už nestačí — vyžaduje sa symbol 3PMSF.

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

🇦🇹 Rakúsko 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.
🇩🇪 Nemecko 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.
🇨🇭 Švajčiarsko 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.
🇮🇹 Taliansko 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.
🇫🇷 Francúzsko 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.
🇵🇱 Poľsko 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.
🇨🇿 Česko 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.
🇸🇰 Slovensko 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.
🇭🇺 Maďarsko 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.
🇷🇴 Rumunsko 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.
🇧🇬 Bulharsko November 15 — March 1
Requirement Mandatory winter tires or chains.
Fine €25
Tread depth min. 4 mm
Notes M+S marking sufficient.
🇸🇮 Slovinsko 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.
🇭🇷 Chorvátsko 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.
🇷🇸 Srbsko 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.

Snehové reťaze a snow socks

Snehové reťaze sú nevyhnutným príslušenstvom pri cestovaní do európskych horských oblastí.

When are chains required?

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

Typy reťazí

Kovové reťaze

Klasická možnosť. Najlepšia priľnavosť na snehu a ľade.

Snow Socks (textilné)

Ľahšie, jednoduchšie na inštaláciu. Norma EN 16662-1.

Spider / Spikes

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

Type Comparison

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

Hrotové pneumatiky v Európe

Hrotové pneumatiky poskytujú najlepšiu priľnavosť na ľade, ale sú zakázané v mnohých európskych krajinách.

Krajiny, kde sú hroty povolené

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

Krajiny, kde sú hroty zakázané

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.

Súhrnná tabuľka podľa krajín

Kompletné informácie o požiadavkách na zimné pneumatiky v 31 európskych krajinách

Krajina Povinné? Obdobie Min. hĺbka Označenie Pokuta (€) Hroty
🇦🇹 Rakúsko Áno (situačne) Nov 1 - Apr 15 4 mm 3PMSF or M+S €100-10,000 Povolené (Oct 1 - May 31)
🇧🇪 Belgium Nie N/A 1.6 mm N/A N/A Zakázané
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina Áno Nov 15 - Apr 15 4 mm M+S €Variable Zakázané
🇧🇬 Bulharsko Áno (situačne) Nov 15 - Mar 1 4 mm M+S or 3PMSF €25 Zakázané
🇭🇷 Chorvátsko Áno (situačne) Nov 15 - Apr 15 4 mm M+S or 3PMSF €100 Zakázané
🇨🇿 Česko Áno (situačne) Nov 1 - Mar 31 4 mm (<3.5t), 6 mm (>3.5t) M+S or 3PMSF €55-92 Zakázané
🇩🇰 Denmark Nie N/A 3 mm N/A N/A Povolené (Oct 1 - Apr 15)
🇪🇪 Estonia Áno Dec 1 - Mar 1 3 mm 3PMSF (since Dec 2022) €Variable Povolené (Oct 15 - Mar 31)
🇫🇮 Finland Áno (situačne) Dec 1 - Mar 31 3 mm M+S or 3PMSF €Variable Povolené (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
🇫🇷 Francúzsko Áno (regionálne) Nov 1 - Mar 31 1.6 mm 3PMSF + M+S (2024+) €135 Povolené (Nov - Mar)
🇩🇪 Nemecko Áno (situačne) When conditions require 1.6 mm 3PMSF only (since Oct 2024) €60 + points Zakázané
🇬🇷 Greece Nie N/A 1.6 mm N/A N/A Povolené (if conditions)
🇭🇺 Maďarsko Nie N/A 1.6 mm N/A N/A Zakázané
🇮🇹 Taliansko Áno (regionálne) Nov 15 - Apr 15 1.6 mm M+S (3PMSF preferred) €80-300+ Povolené (Nov 15 - Mar 15 (<3.5t))
🇱🇻 Latvia Áno Dec 1 - Mar 1 4 mm 3PMSF (since Dec 2024) €Variable Povolené (Oct 1 - May 1)
🇱🇹 Lithuania Áno Nov 10 - Apr 1 3 mm 3PMSF or M+S €Variable Povolené (Nov 1 - Apr 9)
🇱🇺 Luxembourg Áno (situačne) When conditions require 1.6 mm M+S or 3PMSF €Variable Povolené (Dec 1 - Mar 31)
🇳🇱 Netherlands Nie N/A 1.6 mm N/A N/A Zakázané
🇳🇴 Norway Áno (situačne) Nov 1 - after Easter 3 mm M+S or 3PMSF €Variable Povolené (fees in cities)
🇵🇱 Poľsko Nie N/A 1.6 mm N/A N/A Zakázané
🏳 Portugalsko Nie N/A 1.6 mm N/A N/A Zakázané
🇷🇴 Rumunsko Áno (situačne) Nov 1 - Mar 31 1.6 mm M+S or 3PMSF €Variable Povolené (if conditions)
🇷🇸 Srbsko Áno (situačne) Nov 1 - Apr 1 4 mm M+S €Variable Zakázané
🇸🇰 Slovensko Áno (situačne) Nov 15 - Mar 31 4 mm M+S or 3PMSF €50-100 Zakázané
🇸🇮 Slovinsko Áno Nov 15 - Mar 15 3 mm M+S €40-1,000 Zakázané
🏳 Španielsko Nie N/A 1.6 mm N/A N/A Povolené (Nov 15 - Mar 31)
🇸🇪 Sweden Áno (situačne) Dec 1 - Mar 31 3 mm M+S or 3PMSF €Variable Povolené (Oct 1 - Apr 15)
🇨🇭 Švajčiarsko Nie N/A 1.6 mm (4 mm recommended) M+S or 3PMSF (recommended) €Liability risk Povolené (Nov 1 - Apr 30)
🏳 Ukrajina Nie N/A 1.6 mm N/A N/A Povolené (recommended)
🏳 Veľká Británia Nie N/A 1.6 mm N/A N/A Povolené (speed limits)

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

Praktické tipy

Skontrolujte hĺbku dezénu

Väčšina krajín vyžaduje minimálne 4 mm pre zimné pneumatiky.

Venujte pozornosť označeniam

Hľadajte piktogram 3PMSF (hora so snehovou vločkou) — to zaručuje, že pneumatika prešla zimnými testami.

Celoročné pneumatiky s 3PMSF

Ak cestujete do Európy zriedka, celoročné pneumatiky s označením 3PMSF sú kompromisné riešenie.

Majte reťaze v kufri

Aj so zimnými pneumatikami môžu byť reťaze potrebné na horských priechodoch.

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.

Často kladené otázky (FAQ)

Môžem vojsť do Nemecka na pneumatikách M+S bez 3PMSF?
Od 1. októbra 2024 — nie. Ak je na ceste sneh, ľad alebo mráz, pneumatiky s označením 3PMSF sú povinné. Pokuta od €60.
Nahrádzajú reťaze zimné pneumatiky?
V niektorých krajinách (Rakúsko, Taliansko, Slovinsko) — áno, na označených úsekoch. Ale zimné pneumatiky sú stále potrebné pre bežnú premávku.
Aká je minimálna hĺbka dezénu pre zimné pneumatiky?
Zákonné minimum vo väčšine krajín je 1,6 mm, ale pre zimné podmienky sa odporúča aspoň 4 mm.
Môžem použiť snehové ponožky namiesto reťazí?
Áno, vo väčšine krajín EÚ sú snehové ponožky spĺňajúce normu EN 16662-1 uznávané ako ekvivalent reťazí.
Potrebujem zimné pneumatiky na prenajatom aute?
Ak si prenajímate auto v zime v krajine s povinnými zimnými pneumatikami, požičovňa musí poskytnúť auto s príslušnými pneumatikami.
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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