Winter tyres

Luxembourg experiences significant regional, transit and cross-border traffic flows during rush hour. As demonstrated in the past, a single vehicle with unsuitable tyres can cause an accident that blocks many other road users on their way.

Driving with winter tyres is only required if weather and road conditions necessitate it. This is a rule of conduct related to road conditions and not a general obligation; therefore, there is no deadline at the end of winter.

The regulation in question applies throughout the year.

Furthermore, driving with winter tyres is not prohibited during the summer season, but it is obviously not recommended.

The rule applies only to the condition of the road surface.

If the road surface is clean and completely clear of snow, it is still possible to drive without winter tyres.

Technical inspection is not an issue, as the presence of winter tyres on the vehicle is related to weather conditions.

Only officers of the Grand Ducal Police are authorised to issue fines for non-compliance with the law (a warning fine of €74).

The Government invests considerable sums in the organisation and infrastructure of public transport, so that everyone can travel for work and private purposes.

There are no subsidies on winter tyres for private or business vehicles.

Provided that the tyres are marked "M + S", "M. S." or "M & S", they are considered valid by the text.

The abbreviation "M" refers to "mud" and "S" to "snow".

No, 4x4 vehicles are subject to the same requirements as other categories of cars. They must be fitted with tyres as defined in the text.

No, all four wheels must be fitted with winter tyres in winter conditions. It is not sufficient to fit them only on the front or rear wheels.

Only on buses, coaches and heavy goods vehicles, as well as motorhomes with a maximum authorised mass exceeding 3,500 kg, is it possible to fit winter tyres only on the drive axles.

No, it is generally prohibited in Luxembourg to mix different types of tyres.

You must fit four tyres of the same type on your car.

No, fitting snow chains does not exempt you from the requirements regarding winter tyres.

If you need to take your vehicle for a technical inspection during the winter season, be prepared for the possibility that your vehicle's rims and/or tyres may have to undergo an approval procedure, particularly if their dimensions do not match those listed on your vehicle's certificate of conformity.

To this end, always make sure you have the technical documents relating to the rims and/or tyres with you.

Yes, in winter conditions, driving without winter tyres is prohibited throughout the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

In Germany, Switzerland and Austria and in in various mountainous regions in France.