
David Johansson
European Delivery Specialist
801-892-6951
djohansson@bmwofmurray.com
Important information regarding European pick up during winter months
Germany
passed a ruling that requires drivers to properly equip their vehicles
according to inclement weather conditions. When driving conditions are
dangerous due to ice or snow, cars must be equipped with All Season
tires (also called 'M+S tires'). There might be street sections for
which snow tires or even snow chains are declared mandatory. This often
is the case for ski resorts and alpine passes. It is the responsibility
of the car owner driver to equip their vehicle appropriately for the
prevailing weather conditions. If you do not appropriately equip your
vehicle for the weather conditions that exist during your drive,
obstruct traffic or get involved in an accident as a result thereof, it
is possible you may be cited for a violation of the law by the local
authorities or be found to be grossly negligent according to the law.
Other countries you may visit may also have similar laws. If the Police
find that you are not equipped with the appropriate items when the
weather conditions deem them necessary, and if the officer feels that
other traffic participants have been endangered, they have the
authority to fine a driver 20 euros or 40 euros.