Germany
ConditionalMandatory Period
No fixed period
Trigger: Weather/road conditions
Black ice, packed snow, slush, glaze or slippery frost
Minimum Tread Depth
3PMSF / Alpine Symbol
Required
Effective from: 2024-09-30
Since 2024-10-01, M+S-only tyres are not allowed in winter conditions; 3PMSF (Alpine symbol) required.
Studded Tyres
Prohibited
Generally prohibited; limited exceptions in specific border/alpine areas
Snow Chains
Mandatory where signed
