Germany gives non-snowflake tyres the cold shoulder
From 1 October, Germany requires the 3PMSF symbol as evidence of winter capabilities; M+S no longer suffices (Photo: Stephen Goodchild / Tyre Industry Publications Ltd)
Check your tyres before heading to Germany, as from tomorrow no all-season and winter tyres are allowed on the country’s roads without the 3PMSF ‘snowflake’ symbol on the sidewall. Failure to comply may result in a 60 euro fine – or much more should a collision occur.
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