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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 29 / 247

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¿Es obligatorio llevar un juego de cadenas para la nieve en el vehículo?

Is it compulsory to carry a set of snow chains in the vehicle?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BSólo en invierno.Only in winter.
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Under Annex XII of the General Vehicle Regulations, cars must carry the V-16 light-emitting hazard warning device, a high-visibility reflective vest and a spare or temporary-use wheel (or an alternative system) with the necessary tools. Snow chains are not part of this compulsory equipment.

The rule · Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, Reglamento General de Vehículos (RGV) · anexo XII.1.aa) El dispositivo luminoso de preseñalización de peligro V-16.Read the full rule

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