Basically, a vehicle on the road should only be fitted with winter tires if the corresponding winter conditions prevail. A car must be equipped accordingly for black ice, snow, snow and slush, ice or frost. The recommended O-to-O rule says to leave winter tires on the car from October to Easter. Winter tires must have a corresponding M + S label or the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol. The tread depth of all four winter tires should not be less than 1.61.6mm. Summer, winter or all-season tires? Many motorists opt for all-season tires because this alternative seems cheaper and easier. However, tests by ADAC and Stiftung Warentest show that all-season tires perform poorly in terms of braking and handling. Driving in winter conditions without winter tires is punishable by fines and registration in the central traffic register. You have to deal with a fine of 40 euros and a point in Flensburg. The penalty can only be imposed on the driver and not on the owner. The owner is not subject to a penalty if the car is only parked.
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