Romanian Senate Adopts Mandatory Snow Tire Bill

04.26.2011 By Bostan Radu

Romania's Senate on Tuesday adopted the government emergency ordinance making snow tires mandatory during the winter.

Romania's Senate on Tuesday adopted the government emergency ordinance making snow tires mandatory during the winter.

Drivers are required to use snow tires from November 1 until March 1, or face fines between 2,500 and 4,000 lei (EUR613-EUR981) and lose their car registration certificate. In addition to snow tires, trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons and people carriers with more than 9 seats must be equipped with snow chains.

The bill for the adoption of Government Emergency Ordinance 5/2011 will need to be adopted by the Chamber of Deputies before taking effect.

(EUR1=RON4.0735)