Snow Chains on Tires

Tinkerbelle · 18-11-2008, 13:46

I'm right in thinking there illegal here? Why are they illegal though?

Was just having a conversation how Britain comes to a near stand still when there's a few inch of snow ... in other parts of Europe they use them why don't we?

shillelagh · 18-11-2008, 15:05

Because in europe theyre better prepared for it.

Snow chains when i worked for the bus company and coaches were going to europe they had to have a set of chains in the coach and the driver also had to know how to put them on.

K.S.H · 18-11-2008, 15:19

not illegal here just not compulsory like some country's and we choose not to use them, rarely get snow deep enough anyway
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Tinkerbelle · 18-11-2008, 15:21

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

Because in europe theyre better prepared for it.

They are illegal though here aren't they? ... Not a case of unprepared?

lancsdave · 18-11-2008, 15:23

Might be snowing where you live, but it's sunshining here

Tinkerbelle · 18-11-2008, 15:24

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Originally Posted by K.S.H

not illegal here just not compulsory like some country's and we choose not to use them, rarely get snow deep enough anyway
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ooh there not illegal ty K.S.H ... do they not work on ice too though to stop sliding accidents?

yerself · 18-11-2008, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Tinkerbelle

I'm right in thinking there illegal here? Why are they illegal though?

You're wrong. They are legal in England, as KSH says it's just that they aren't compulsory. In some European countries it's illegal not to carry them in adverse weather conditions. More here : Compulsory equipment : snow chains and winter tyre requirements for ski resorts - The AA

Tinkerbelle · 18-11-2008, 15:32

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Originally Posted by yerself

You're wrong.

WHAT!!! I'm never wrong I'm a woman!! ... slightly uninformed is what I prefer to call it

yerself · 18-11-2008, 15:35

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Originally Posted by Tinkerbelle

WHAT!!! I'm never wrong I'm a woman!! ... slightly uninformed is what I prefer to call it

Should we ask mthead for his opinion?

lancsdave · 18-11-2008, 15:37

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Should we ask mthead for his opinion?

He's not allowed one

entwisi · 18-11-2008, 15:56

also judging by the inability of people to turn of fog lights when its not foggy I can see people driving round in the middle of summer on them ruining further our already crappy roads

Neil · 18-11-2008, 16:10

In Germany they have to have winter tyres on their cars in winter.

jaysay · 18-11-2008, 17:10

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Might be snowing where you live, but it's sunshining here

It snows in summer up Springhill dave

Benipete · 18-11-2008, 17:24

Unless you're driving to Spain over the Pyrenees or any similar place I wouldn't worry to much.

Eric · 18-11-2008, 19:29

Snow chains! For the amount of snow you guys get? Are you serious?

The only vehicles I see with snow chains are the large transport trucks, and I don't think they use those unless they are hauling thru the Rockies. Last winter, I got thru with all season radials ... no problem. If you are used to driving in snow and ice you don't need the expensive tires that the garage tries to sell you ... best thing to do if it snows heavily, or if there is freezing rain, is to wait until the plows and the sanders have been out. Even after a major snowfall, the city plows can get the main drags plowed out in a matter of hours ... and within a day, or maybe two, the city is back to normal.