{"id":10535,"date":"2023-08-22T07:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T05:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assap.ad\/winter-tyres-or-chains-why-are-they-necessary-are-they-mandatory\/"},"modified":"2024-10-23T18:54:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T16:54:19","slug":"winter-tyres-or-chains-why-are-they-necessary-are-they-mandatory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.assap.ad\/en\/insurances-andorra\/blog\/winter-tyres-or-chains-why-are-they-necessary-are-they-mandatory\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter tyres or chains? Why are they necessary? Are they mandatory?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Andorra, from November 1st to May 15th, vehicles with special equipment are required.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

We are a country of snow<\/strong> , and as is proper, we have to make sure that we drive on our roads as safely as possible<\/strong> . In addition, there are also fines<\/strong> from the police, which can range from \u20ac180 to \u20ac500. <\/p>\n\n

But what happens when we drive without winter tires on snow or ice?<\/h2>\n\n

Surely, the first thing that will happen is that we will lose control of the vehicle<\/strong> and we will have no response from the brakes, therefore, we will suffer a car accident in the snow<\/strong> . This can have very negative consequences, since we can do a lot of harm to a third party<\/strong> . And we also have to think about our vehicle insurance<\/strong><\/a> , since, even if we present a statement to the insurance company<\/strong> , they can tell us that we do not have coverage<\/strong> , since we do not comply with the legal obligation in Andorra<\/strong> , which is to be equipped with winter tires<\/strong> , and they would apply the risk exclusion to us, and then, we would have to assume 100% of the expenses ourselves<\/strong> . There is a way, for those who like strong emotions and trying different things, which is to take a snow driving course<\/strong> . Trying it in Andorra is very easy, since you can find this activity in our ski resorts<\/strong> , throughout the winter. In addition to trying the sensation, it is interesting to do so, since the advice can be useful in the future<\/strong> . <\/p>\n\n

The obligation to carry winter equipment<\/strong> means that we find different types<\/strong> on the market: mixed tyres, winter tyres or metal or fabric chains.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

We will have to choose them taking into account our type of vehicle<\/strong> , whether we drive daily or sporadically<\/strong> , and above all our budget.<\/strong> We are aware of the costs of winter tires, but in our situation, they are a good investment, especially when it comes to safety<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n

Another thing we should know is that 4×4 cars also need equipment<\/strong> in the snow<\/strong> . Obviously they will have greater traction control but they need this extra prevention.<\/p>\n\n

Snow equipment systems<\/strong> : <\/h3>\n\n