Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 237 / 247

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Cuando el uso de cadenas sea obligatorio, ¿se podrán sustituir por algún otro dispositivo autorizado?

When chains are compulsory, can they be replaced by another approved device?

  • ANo.No.
  • BSí, por el uso de un espray para nieve.Yes, by using a snow spray.
  • CSí, por neumáticos de invierno.Yes, by winter tyres.
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  • CSí, por neumáticos de invierno.Yes, by winter tyres.
Explanation

When chains are compulsory, you may continue your journey if you have one of the following approved devices fitted: - Snow chains. - Other approved devices, such as textile snow socks. - Winter tyres (MS), designed for snow and mud. - Studded tyres, whose studs must have rounded edges and must not stick out more than two millimetres from the tyre surface.

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