New requirements for car tires. What is the fine for summer tires in winter How much is a fine for summer tires in winter

In 2016, the Russian Government continues to consider the issue of introducing several amendments to Article 12.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, according to which drivers who will ride summer tires in winter will be brought to administrative responsibility and are obliged to pay a fine. What penalties are provided for driving on tires inappropriate for the season, read the article.

Article 12.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses;

It indicates the maximum permissible tire tread size. Thus, the tread depth of winter tires must be at least four millimeters, and the depth of summer tires must be at least one and a half millimeters. If the driver rides on rubber, the thickness of which is less than permissible, he is subject to a penalty of five hundred rubles.

The Law on the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles;

It states that in winter (from about mid-November to March), drivers must use winter tires, and in summer (from mid-May to August), summer tires must be used. However, no mention is made of what kind of fine the driver will have to pay for winter tires in summer (or summer tires in winter).

At the moment, the above Laws are the only legal basis that traffic police officers use (not always legally), "catching" traffic offenders on off-season tires.

Penalty for using summer tires

Article 12.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses does not say that the use of summer tires in winter weather may result in a fine.

However, the Law on the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles indicates the periods of the year when the use of summer tires is legal:

During the summer period from June to August, drivers must only use summer tires;

In addition, in the summer, it is allowed to use winter tires without studs (which is generally considered universal).

Summer tires can also be used from March to May and from September to November.

When is it customary to "change shoes" from winter tires to summer tires? After the winter period (depending on the region), summer tires are best worn in mid-March. However, this does not apply to regions of Russia in which periods of cold weather prevail (in the northern part of the country). Therefore, despite the recommended timing for changing tires, most drivers are guided "by the weather."

Can a driver get a fine for using summer tires in winter? According to article 12.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, no. Traffic inspectors have the right to warn the driver about the possible negative consequences of using unsuitable rubber and recommend changing it. However, for the use of used summer tires, the driver can receive a fine of five hundred rubles.

Penalty for using winter tires

There is also no fine for the use of winter tires in the summer for 2016 either.

The law "On the safety of wheeled vehicles" spells out the periods when the use of winter tires is legal. So:

During the period from December to February, drivers must use winter tires (studded or demi-season);

In addition, the studded winter shoe can be used from September to November and from March to May.

Studded winter tires can be used all year round.

What penalties can be imposed?

At the moment, the Russian Government is considering introducing amendments to Article 12.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, according to which the driver will have to pay a fine from two to five thousand rubles for using tires out of season. However, so far these amendments have not been introduced.

In accordance with the Decision of the Customs Union Commission of December 9, 2011 N 877, from January 1, 2015, the technical regulations of the Customs Union "On the safety of wheeled vehicles" came into force

How did the adoption of this regulation affect drivers and are they expected to use summer tires in the winter in 2017-2018?

Summer tires are prohibited in winter

In order not to torment us right away, let's say that the use of summer tires in the winter is not prohibited. How and why we will consider below.

Clause 5.5 of Appendix No. 8 "Requirements for vehicles in service" of the technical regulation of the Customs Union "On the safety of wheeled vehicles" prohibits the use of vehicles with studs in summer and without winter tires in winter.

5.5. It is prohibited to operate vehicles equipped with tires with anti-skid studs in the summer. (June July August).

It is prohibited to operate vehicles that are not equipped with winter tires that meet the requirements of paragraph 5.6.3 of this appendix in winter. (December January February)... Winter tires are installed on all wheels of the vehicle.

5.6. A tire is considered unusable when:

5.6.3. The residual tread depth of winter tires designed for operation on icy or snow-covered road surfaces, marked with a sign in the form of a mountain peak with three peaks and a snowflake inside it, as well as marked with signs "M + S", "M&S", "MS" (when absence of wear indicators) during operation on the specified surface - no more than 4.0 mm;

Marking with signs "M + S"

Please note that studded tires should not be installed in summer, but use of summer tires in winter is prohibited... That is, the regulations allow using winter tires without studs in summer.

Due to the different climatic conditions in the territories where this technical regulation is in force, the periods of prohibition of operation can be increased, but not reduced.

The terms of the prohibition of operation can be changed upwards by the regional government bodies of the member states of the Customs Union.

In accordance with the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 15, 2013 N 588, since January 1, 2015, amendments have been made to the main provisions on the admission of vehicles to operation. The new version contains clause 5.1 of the list of faults and conditions, under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited.

5.1. Tires of passenger cars have a residual tread height of less than 1.6 mm, trucks - 1 mm, buses - 2 mm, motorcycles and mopeds - 0.8 mm.

Note. For trailers, the norms of the residual height of the tread pattern of tires are established, similar to the norms for the tires of vehicles - tractors.

5.1. The residual depth of the tire tread pattern (in the absence of wear indicators) is no more than:

for vehicles of categories L - 0.8 mm;
for vehicles of categories N2, N3, O3, O4 - 1 mm;
for vehicles of categories M1, N1, O1, O2 - 1.6 mm;
for vehicles of categories M2, M3 - 2 mm.

The residual tread depth of winter tires designed for operation on icy or snow-covered road surfaces, marked with a sign in the form of a mountain peak with three peaks and a snowflake inside it, as well as marked with signs "M + S", "M & S", "M S" ( in the absence of wear indicators), during operation on the specified surface is no more than 4 mm.

Note. The designation of the vehicle category in this paragraph is established in accordance with Appendix No. 1 to the technical regulation on the safety of wheeled vehicles, approved by the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of September 10, 2009 No. 720.

Please note, in accordance with the requirements of the basic provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation there is no prohibition on the operation of vehicles under the conditions described in the technical regulation... That is, in accordance with this document, it is not prohibited to use summer tires in winter.

The new edition adds a requirement for the residual depth of the pattern of winter tires, but there is no obligation to use them. Nevertheless, the requirements of the main provisions on the admission of vehicles to operation do not cancel the requirements of the technical regulation.

Penalty for summer tires in winter 2017-2018

A fine is provided if the tread depth of winter tires is less than 4mm, summer tires are not less than 1mm

Responsibility for violations in the field of road traffic is established in the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation:

Article 12.5. Driving in the presence of malfunctions or conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited

1. Driving a vehicle in the presence of malfunctions or conditions under which, in accordance with the Basic Provisions on the Admission of Vehicles to Operation and the obligations of road safety officials, the operation of a vehicle is prohibited, with the exception of malfunctions and conditions specified in parts 2 to 7 of this article -

shall entail a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.

Responsibility for violation by the driver of the requirements of the technical regulations "On the safety of wheeled vehicles" not provided.

Reasons for there is no penalty for operating summer tires in winter in 2017-2018.

A bill introducing a fine for summer tires in winter and studded tires in summer is pending in the State Duma and has not yet been adopted this year.

One of the main factors affecting road safety is the technical condition of the vehicle. In particular, due to the climatic conditions in the Russian Federation, most motorists in our country have to change the tires of the car wheels, alternately using summer and winter tires. What does the law on winter tires say - what are the requirements for equipping a vehicle in the cold season, is it possible to use exclusively all-season tires and what rules have been in effect since November 1 of this year?

Basic requirements and provisions of the law

The adopted bill regulating the use of winter tires contains the following data:

The specific concept of winter tires and its main characteristics. Moreover, such characteristics directly depend on the type of vehicle and its carrying capacity;
Traffic police officers have the right to fine motorists only if the technical characteristics of the rubber they use do not correspond to those laid down for the current season;
There may be no punishment in the form of a fine at the discretion of the traffic inspector - if there is a slight inaccuracy, you can limit yourself to making a comment;
There is no such concept as “all-season tires” in the legislative act. When using certain tires in summer and winter, the tire markings and their specifications are taken into account.

Today, there is no fine for using summer tires in winter, however, according to the technical regulations, for driving a car that does not meet road safety requirements, the driver can be fined for using bald rubber (i.e. for not matching the tread). The penalty is provided for by Part 1 of Art. 12.5 Administrative Code and is equal to 500 rubles.

Mandatory use period for winter tires

The adopted law on studded tires caused a lot of questions and misunderstandings - when is it still necessary to carry out a seasonal tire change in order to avoid the danger of being prosecuted and fined?

If we talk about the timing of replacing tires with winter ones, then the requirements according to the text of the law in force, taking into account the amendments, are formulated as follows:

It is forbidden to use tires with anti-skid spikes in the summer;
It is forbidden to operate vehicles that are not equipped with winter tires that fully meet the requirements for them in the winter period of the year;
According to the regulations, the vehicle must be equipped with winter tires for a period of 3 winter months (from December 1 - March 1) and summer tires for a period of 3 months (June - August). In some regions of the Russian Federation, according to the changes introduced by the executive authorities, such norms may be shifted towards their increase or decrease. For example, for Moscow from November 1. Such a wording is exclusively related to the peculiarities of the climate in each region - in some areas winter tires may not be in demand at all, and in others, on the contrary, its presence is required on a vehicle all year round.

Requirements for winter tires

In order not to get into a mess, you should understand exactly which tires, from the point of view of existing standards, can be regarded as winter tires. So, characteristics that winter tires must meet, the following:

The minimum tread depth of a tire is 4 mm;
The corresponding marking to be applied to the tires is a figure representing a 3-peak peak with a snowflake depicted in the center and its letter designation - M & S, M + S or M S;
Lack of visible violations and damage to the tire. Such violations may include delamination of the coating, cuts and punctures, obvious tears, separation of layers along the lateral parts of the tires;
No cracks in the disks, even if the tire itself is in full compliance with all the requirements;
Missing part of the mounts on the discs (bolts or nuts);
It is forbidden to install on one axle of a car (front, middle, rear, etc.) winter tires that differ in design, design, model or type, degree of wear;
The motorist is obliged to ensure that all wheels of his vehicle have winter tires that meet the requirements. For example, if there are winter tires on three disks, and summer tires on one, such a violation is already equated to driving a vehicle without winter tires.

Separate points that are of interest to vehicle owners is whether it is possible to drive in the winter season on a car, which uses the so-called "Velcro" or all-season tires as tires. In the event that such tires meet the necessary requirements in terms of their technical parameters and have the appropriate marking, then their use is not considered a violation.

It should be understood that riding on tires in winter that do not meet the required requirements may be fraught with a fine of 500 rubles. Even if this amount is not significant for you, you should not neglect the safety guarantee provided by the presence of such tires due to their better grip on the slippery road surface in the cold season.

Video: Has a law on winter tires been passed?

The fine for summer tires is still applied in winter. But the hype around this event was raised in earnest. After all, the winter and summer seasons replace each other rapidly, and you cannot keep track of all the amendments of the State Duma. And the controversial Russian laws and their implementation deserve a separate article. The driver is lost, for which he can be punished.

When the seasons change

First, let's determine when the change of seasons begins. Without understanding this issue, further reading of the material and the law does not make sense. According to the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union (which has already been adopted and by law it entered into force on January 1, 2015), Appendix 8, paragraph 5.5 says:

it is prohibited to operate vehicles equipped with tires with anti-skid spikes in the summer period (June, July, August);
it is prohibited to operate vehicles that are not equipped with winter tires during the winter period (December, January, February). Winter tires are installed on all wheels of the vehicle.

According to the law, the terms of the prohibition of operation can be changed upwards by the regional government bodies of the member states of the Customs Union.

From what date is the fine for summer and winter tires under the law?

You will receive a fine for winter tires in the period June, July, August. The use of winter studded tires in summer is unacceptable.
You will receive a fine for driving summer tires in winter between December, January and February. Summer wheels are not permitted. You can use winter studded tires or Velcro.
The term of use cannot be reduced for a specific region, however, local authorities may increase it depending on climatic and weather conditions.

According to clause 5.6.3 of the regulation, it follows that, according to the law, tires must be marked with a sign in the form of a mountain with a snowflake inside it, and the signs “M + S”, “M&S”, “M S” are not indicators of a winter tire. Until this moment, there was no official designation for winter wheels.

all-season or winter Velcro, with snowflake marking, can be used all year round, in summer and winter;
winter studded tires, with snowflake markings, allowed to be used from September to May;
summer tires, without snowflake markings, allowed from March to November.

From this it becomes clear that you can get a fine for the presence of winter tires in the summer and a fine for driving on summer tires in the winter, but don't get.

How much is the penalty for tires out of season 2017

Now for the fine. There is no penalty as such. There is a lot of controversy about the fact that there is already a fine for winter tires from November 1. After all, the regulations are. To do this, let's touch on the very beginning and figure out at what stage the project is.

There is a valid technical regulation of the Customs Union. At the stages of its consideration in 2013, Deputy V.A. Tulipov suggested making changes. Since initially and to this day, according to the law, they do not have the right to fine for not observing the seasonality of the wheels. However, there were disagreements with the regulations and the changes were sent for revision. After the revision, Tulipov again amended the regulations, obliging him to pay a fine of 2,000 rubles for driving on studded wheels in summer and riding summer tires in winter. However, these amendments were again postponed due to difficulties with the regulations. There were also proposals to increase the fine, due to his lack of motivation, since a set of tires is much more expensive and some motorists would prefer to pay a fine and continue riding on wheels out of season. Becoming an object of increased danger on the road.

On October 18, 2016, the State Duma held the first readings of the bill and the introduction of 2,000 rubles for traffic police fines for summer tires in winter and vice versa. But the second reading did not happen and the project was again postponed for at least half a year for revision. The traffic police officially confirmed that there is no fine in winter and summer.

Disadvantages of initiative

The disadvantages of this initiative include the provision on trucks and heavy equipment. This vehicle often does not use studded tires, and has softer tires that can withstand significant loads. It should be added that you will have to carry with you an additional set of wheels from the countries of the customs union, where riding on summer tires in winter is allowed.

The speculative side of tire manufacturers is also visible. Since it obliges to provide an additional set of wheels. Even if you left, on summer tires, once a winter, in a thaw, when there is no snow slush and the road is clean, which happens in large cities and in the south of the country. The traffic police inspector has every right to fine you. What can stimulate the rise in prices for new kits.

In a difficult situation, motorists of the southern regions may find themselves, where the climate allows them to ride a summer set all year round. There are many shortcomings and holes in the amendment and they will need to be solved at the legislative level. However, a situation may turn out when there is a law, but there is no punishment. As in the case of kenguryatniks, it is forbidden to ride with them, and there are no fines.

The idea of the authors of the bill

According to the idea of the organizers of the initiative, in the winter period, car owners will use only winter wheels, and with the arrival of the summer period, they will change to summer tires or all-season tires. This amendment will reduce wear on the asphalt pavement, which will reduce budget allocations for road repairs, as well as increase road safety. After all, the cause of thousands of accidents is the wrong seasonally shod wheels. Accidents and a 200-kilometer traffic jam in Tver in 2012 served as one of the reasons for the creation of the bill.

In Europe, the problem with road surface wear was solved simply. By obliging tire manufacturers to reduce the number of spikes in the contact patch.

What is being fined for now

We are talking about Article 12.5 of the Administrative Code establishing liability for driving a car under conditions prohibiting its operation. You will receive a fine for bald tires.

If the tread depth of the tires is less than 4 mm for winter and 1.6 mm for summer. The fine is 500 rubles. In the following amendments, for violation of the law, this amount is going to be increased to 2,000 rubles. That encourages car owners to replace worn-out tires and not pay an administrative fine. There is no penalty for non-studded tires, because you can ride with Velcro.

As you can see, the amendments to the bill are still damp and it is too early to introduce them. But if you are a responsible driver and care about your safety and those around you, then you yourself will change your car on time.

It would seem that a little more than a year has passed since the heated debate about the mandatory use of seasonal tires on cars and fines for driving on summer tires in winter. Now many drivers are looking for information about the so-called law on winter tires, in accordance with which amendments to traffic rules are being made.

Although Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 588, amending the Road Traffic Regulations concerning the use of tires from January 1, 2015, was adopted on July 15, 2013 ("Rossiyskaya Gazeta" - the official website where you can read the text of the amendments introduced by this Resolution No. 588).

IMPORTANT:

Many drivers ask a question: there was a rumor that from December 1, 2017, those who did not change summer tires to winter ones will be fined. Is it so?

At the moment, the answer should be like this:

At the moment, the State Duma of the Russian Federation is considering a bill on the introduction of administrative fines in the amount of 2 thousand rubles for using car tires out of season. In the case of its prompt adoption, already from December 1, 2017, a driver who violates the rules for using tires for the season may be fined.

But so far there are no grounds for bringing to administrative responsibility those drivers who did not have time to change tires!

At the same time, I would like to advise car owners to show their experience and prudence: do not wait for a "command from above", but "change shoes" on time - depending on the climatic conditions of your region.

Read more about the seasonal tire requirements below.

We analyze the law on winter tires (about which decree No. 588 and technical regulation TR CU 018/2011)

The decree # 588 itself does not say a word about the need for the mandatory use of seasonal tires. It only changes the conditions for admitting a vehicle for operation (by the decree from January 1, 2015, Appendix 5.1 to the main provisions on the admission of wheeled vehicles to operation is changed).

The main innovation is the minimum tread depth for different types of tires on different vehicles in the absence of a factory wear indicator. When a wear indicator is provided on the tires, the fact of wear is established by it.

Thus, for passenger cars, the minimum tread depth of a summer tire is set at 1.6 mm.

However, by decree introduced as the very concept of winter tires(marking "M + S", "M & S", "M S", as well as a pictogram in the form of a three-peaked top with a snowflake in the center), and the minimum tread depth for it, which is already equal to 4 mm.

For other vehicles, the restrictions look like this:

Motorcycles, mopeds, ATVs, etc. (category L) - 0.8 mm;
Trucks with a maximum permissible weight of over 3.5 tons (categories N2, N3, O3, O4) - 1 mm;
Passenger cars (categories M1, N1, O1, O2) - 1.6 mm;
Buses (categories M2, M3) - 2 mm.

In addition, the rubber should not be damaged - various side cuts, abrasions to the cord or uneven wear. But the requirements for rims are a thing of the past - previously, there should have been no cracks, traces of welding, damage, deformation of the mounting holes, etc. on the rims.

An excerpt from the list of faults and conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited (Appendix No. 3 to the traffic rules of the Russian Federation), taking into account the amendments introduced from January 1, 2015:

5. Wheels and tires

5.1. The residual depth of the tire tread pattern (in the absence of wear indicators) is no more than:

for vehicles of categories N2, N3, O3, O4 - 1 mm;

for vehicles of categories M1, N1, O1, O2 - 1.6 mm;

for vehicles of categories M2, M3 - 2 mm.

Video - canceled the "Spikes" sign or not, whether it is necessary to glue it:

5.2. Tires have external damage (punctures, cuts, breaks), exposing the cord, as well as delamination of the carcass, peeling of the tread and sidewalls.

5.3. There is no fastening bolt (nut) or there are cracks in the disc and rims of the wheels, there are visible irregularities in the shape and size of the fastening holes.

5.4. Tires are not the correct size or load capacity for the vehicle model.

5.5. Tires of various sizes, designs (radial, diagonal, chamber, tubeless), models, with different tread patterns, frost-resistant and non-frost-resistant, new and remanufactured, new and with a deep tread pattern are installed on one axle of the vehicle. The vehicle has studded and non-studded tires.

Penalty for mismatching tires

The fine is set at 500 rubles (clause 1 of article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

Excerpt from the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation:

"Article 12.5. Driving a vehicle in the presence of malfunctions or conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited, or a vehicle on which the identification mark "Disabled" is illegally installed

1. Driving a vehicle in the presence of malfunctions or conditions under which, in accordance with the Basic Provisions for the Admission of Vehicles to Operation and the obligations of road safety officials, the operation of a vehicle is prohibited, with the exception of malfunctions and conditions specified in parts 2 to 7 of this article - entails a warning or the imposition of an administrative a fine of five hundred rubles.»

It should be understood that this is not a fine for driving in winter on summer tires (or vice versa), but more for the discrepancy between the tread depth of the tires and their standard values (until other amendments are made).

Seasonality of tires

But in the document described above, there is not a word about the seasonality of the rubber used, unless, of course, the very definition of winter tires is taken into account.

However, the requirements for the use of seasonal rubber are really introduced from January 1, 2015 on the basis of the technical regulation of the Customs Union TR CU 018/2011 "On the safety of wheeled vehicles" ().

Excerpt from the regulations:

5.4. Spiked tires, if used, must be fitted to all wheels of the vehicle.

5.5. It is prohibited to operate vehicles equipped with tires with anti-skid studs during the summer period (June, July, August).

It is prohibited to operate vehicles that are not equipped with winter tires that meet the requirements of paragraph 5.6.3 of this Appendix during the winter period (December, January, February). Winter tires are installed on all wheels of the vehicle.

The terms of the prohibition of operation can be changed upwards by the regional government bodies of the member states of the Customs Union.

5.6. A tire is considered unusable when:

5.6.1. The appearance of one wear indicator (a protrusion along the bottom of the tread groove, designed to visually determine the degree of its wear, the depth of which corresponds to the minimum permissible depth of the tire tread pattern);

5.6.2. Remaining depth of the tire tread pattern (in the absence of wear indicators) no more than:

for vehicles of categories L - 0.8 mm;

for vehicles of categories N2, N3, O3, O4 - 1.0 mm;

for vehicles of categories M1, N1, O1, O2 - 1.6 mm;

for vehicles of categories M2, M3 - 2.0 mm.

5.6.3. The residual tread depth of winter tires intended for operation on icy or snow-covered road surfaces, marked with a sign in the form of a mountain peak with three peaks and a snowflake inside it (Figure 5.1), as well as marked with signs “M + S”, “M&S”, “ MS "(in the absence of wear indicators) during operation on the specified surface - no more than 4.0 mm;

This regulation establishes the need to use:

During the calendar winter (December-February inclusive) - winter tires;
In the summer period (June-August inclusive) - summer tires;
The rest of the time, the tires used are not regulated.

There is simply no concept of all-season tires in the new regulation. However, they will be interpreted as summer in summer, and, accordingly, winter in winter.

But there are requirements, but there is no punishment for non-fulfillment yet. Those. a fine for driving on summer tires in winter (or vice versa) is not provided (yet).

What is this all for

In theory, legislators are concerned about the safety of road users. The fact is that, statistically, most of the road accidents are associated with low-quality (worn out, off-season, etc.) rubber. Therefore, they are trying to put things in order in this area.

However, in the end it turned out to be a rather mild innovation, which practically does not change the situation.

As for the destruction of the road surface by studded tires, the situation here is regulated through the rubber manufacturers themselves, where the factor of destruction of the coverage by studs is now regulated by the standards. That's why the choice of studded or non-studded winter tires remains with the car owner.

Will there be a penalty for driving on summer tires in winter?

Considering that only half measures have been taken, it should be assumed that in the future the requirements will be tightened. Already now, the State Duma of the Russian Federation is receiving news that in the very near future a fine will be introduced for driving in winter on summer tires in the amount of 2,000 rubles. However, this bill is still being discussed and finalized, and when it comes into force is not yet known.

Difficulties in the introduction are caused by different climatic zones, as well as the general unpredictability of the weather. It is also possible to introduce restrictions on the actual weather condition. At the same time, it is not clear how to behave if the path is long, through many climatic zones. Carrying an extra set of tires?

But while all this is not there, it makes no sense to reason. In the meantime, it is important to monitor the condition of the tires themselves, depending on their type.

Is the driver obliged to use seasonal tires?

A ridiculous (ha-ha!), It would seem, a question! After all, it is well known that the technical regulations of the Customs Union (TR CU 018/2011), which came into force on the territory of the Russian Federation, requires the use of winter tires in the winter period (from December to February), and summer tires in the summer (from June to August).

In addition, there is the possibility of expanding this chronological framework. For example, if a more detailed account of regional climatic features is required. (Well, really, how can you put in the same row, for example, Murmansk and Krasnodar? How can you require the same timing for winter tires for fundamentally different climatic zones).

And here the most logical driver's question arises: "How will those who ignore this requirement of the technical regulations be punished?" We will answer boldly: "Not yet!" That is, there is a requirement, but failure to comply with it will not lead to sanctions (for example, a fine). We do not know what will happen next. Well, for now? As they say, walk bye!

Another Russian paradox?

Let's make a reservation right away: there is nothing paradoxical in this! The practice of the Russian legal field has the following examples:

"Kenguryatniks" cannot be established, and there are no penalties for this;

the sign "Novice driver" must be glued, but there is no responsibility for failure to comply with this requirement;

the maximum speed cannot be exceeded, but at 20 km / h in reality it is possible, etc., etc., etc.

Normal legal collisions and gaps.

That is why on the claim of the inspector about the inconsistency of the "shoe" of your car with the notorious technical regulations, you can culturally send him to ... this very paradoxical situation. Namely: the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation does not provide for punishment for violation of the norms of an international normative legal act - technical regulations.

And that's it! The conversation with the inspector can be ended with the following words: “Allow me, gr. Inspector, keep driving! Be healthy, you have more stars and shoulder straps in two gaps! " (the last sentence is optional).

Why are we, the drivers, alarmed?

Nevertheless, the possibility of punishment associated with the innovation is present. In the famous "List of faults ...", with which the operation of transport is prohibited, two adjustments were made - one insignificant and the second, on the contrary, important. And both changes affected only the first point 5 of the "List ..." section.

A minor change concerns the treads of summer tires. Now the residual tread height differs not by the types of vehicles - cars, trucks, etc. (as it was before), but by categories - L, M, N, O (in accordance with the notorious technical regulations).

For example, for cars (M1) and trucks with a RMM of not more than 3.5 t (N1), the residual tread height must be at least 1.6 mm, for "real" trucks (N2, N3) - 1 mm, buses (M2, M3) - 2 mm, motorcycles and others like them (L) - 0.8 mm. As can be seen from the innovations, the form, but not the content of the requirements has changed.

But a significant innovation is the newly introduced requirements for winter tires. If the driver has “changed” his car into winter tires with the appropriate markings (abbreviation for “mud and snow” or the image of a three-peaked mountain peak with a snowflake), then the minimum tread height should not be less than 4 mm. True, there is an option with special wear indicators that should not be subject to mechanical damage from operation.

In case of violation of the 4-mm residual height of the tread, the driver must be held liable under the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation - a 500-ruble fine. But there is also a big "BUT" here ...

Who will control and punish for breaking the notorious 4 millimeters?

This is the question! Let's set it in a different way: will the traffic police inspector be able to fine the driver if the residual height of the winter tread of the tires of his car is less than 4 mm? Of course, it cannot, because the inspector does not have special diagnostic equipment and the appropriate powers.

Only an authorized diagnostic point can prevent the operation of a vehicle with such a tire malfunction. And then - only at the time of the periodic technical inspection. And who will punish? It turns out, nobody? What a paradox!

It is possible that the situation will change soon, but at the moment this is the case. And even if an adjustment to this norm is introduced, then the driver will also have a chance to avoid responsibility.

The fact is that insufficient residual tire tread height is a malfunction with which it is allowed to drive a vehicle to the place of repair or parking.

Therefore, a driver caught "red-handed" will always be able to fend off the inspector's threats by moving to a tire fitting to replace a worn-out tire. There was a car in the garage, stood there, stood ... I decided to go, and the mice gnawed at the protector. Direct road to tire service! Nobody took this right away from the driver.

We wanted the best, but it turned out ...

As always, there are more questions than answers: there are innovations, but the mechanism of their work is not spelled out or regulated. Therefore, alarmed drivers can breathe out calmly. But it seems that not for long.

And now for the serious. Is it worth the risk when driving with summer tires in winter and winter in summer? Answer yourself to this question. And be careful, prudent and careful! Live in harmony with the road and be healthy!

How to behave optimally for motorists

First of all, use common sense, which excludes riding on summer tires in winter and in summer on winter tires. In addition, the tires must not be damaged, as well as the rims.

Disks

Despite the fact that the points about rims have been removed from the regulations, they should not be underestimated. This seemingly simple design directly affects safety.

Cracks are unacceptable (as well as their repair by welding), because the integrity of the power structure of the part is violated. During emergency braking, the disc can simply fall apart with the corresponding consequences.

A violation of the geometry of the bore holes leads to uneven tire wear, along with additional vibrations and instability of the tire-to-surface contact patch.

Summer tires in winter and winter in summer

The need to use seasonal rubber is obvious. However, it is not uncommon for individual drivers to disregard common sense. If driving on summer tires in winter is still frightening for most drivers (because summer tires simply dull at freezing temperatures), then driving on winter tires in summer is not.

And in vain - in the summer it will not only wear out quickly (too soft), but also slow down and keep the trajectory worse. Is that on forests and fields (off-road) on such rubber to ride a little better.

Although you can ride on all-season tires and not know the problems with changing "shoes", the main thing is to monitor the tread height. After all, it turns out that in winter it should be 4+ mm, and in summer 1.6+.

But it should be borne in mind that all-season tires are initially worse in certain disciplines, compared to seasonal tires. Those. in summer, seasonal tires behave better on the road than all-season tires. In the winter period of operation, the behavior of winter tires, relatively all-season, is better.

Video describing what can happen when driving in winter on summer tires:

When to change tires

It is not easy to determine in the off-season when winter has already begun. The best thing, in this case, is to listen to the tire manufacturers. They are not lying when they say that it is necessary to switch to winter tires when the average daily temperature drops to 5-8 degrees. Accordingly, and vice versa. These findings have been backed up by numerous tests.

Although there are such temperature changes when ice is on the road in the morning and everything melts in the evening. In this case, the average daily temperature will be, for example, +10. Of course, winter tires are necessary in this case. However, the car owner knows the peculiarities of the weather of his climatic zone himself. Therefore, the choice remains only with common sense.

The main thing to remember is that it is better to put on winter tires and take them off later than summer tires.

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