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Winter tyres

Are all-season tyres allowed during winter in France?

Winter tyres are required from November in several areas of France, but the rules do offer a degree of flexibility

Should French car hire firms provide winter tyres or chains?

We look at how the requirement to properly equip cars in mountainous areas works with rental vehicles

MAP: The French areas that require snow tyres this winter

Five departments require them in all communes, but once again there are no fines

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Reminder: Winter tyre rules enforced in French mountains from November

Drivers have been obliged to have the equipment since last winter, but will only now be fined for non-compliance. We look at the departments concerned

9 changes for residents and second-home owners in France November 2022

The government fuel discount is reduced, winter tyre rules begin in some mountainous areas, heating oil bill help is sent out and more

What’s coming up? The week ahead in France

This week brings a public holiday, a dip in temperatures, a quit smoking campaign, an international food and wine festival and more

Is my French car insurance invalidated if I don’t have snow tyres?

In certain areas of France, all vehicles must be fitted with snow tyres or chains from this month until the end of March

Town hall in Vosges to fine drivers without winter tyres this year

Elsewhere, drivers will not receive penalties for non-compliance with the new winter tyre law until winter 2022

Recap: France’s new snow tyre law starts today, what you need to know

The Loi Montagne makes it possible for 48 mountainous departments to make snow tyres, chains or ‘socks’ obligatory in certain areas between November 1 and March 31

Winter tyres

Are all-season tyres allowed during winter in France?

Should French car hire firms provide winter tyres or chains?

MAP: The French areas that require snow tyres this winter

Reminder: Winter tyre rules enforced in French mountains from November

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Town hall in Vosges to fine drivers without winter tyres this year

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