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When are studded tyres allowed in Denmark?

The studded tyre season

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Short answer

On cars, motorcycles, large mopeds and registered trailers for them, studded tyres may only be used from 1 November to 15 April. They are only allowed if all wheels of the vehicle, or of the whole vehicle and trailer, have studded tyres. The number of studs must be roughly the same on all wheels. Outside the season you must change to tyres without studs.

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Why

  1. The dates are fixed by law, not by the weather.
  2. Studded tyres on only two wheels are not allowed on a car.
  3. A trailer behind the car must also have them.

Details

For tractors and their trailers the rule is softer: all wheels on the same axle must have studded tyres.

Tip

If you drive on to Sweden or Norway, check the studded tyre dates there too, since each country has its own rules.

What may differ

The rules can be changed by a new executive order, so check the current version before the season.

Common misconception

You may drive on studded tyres in Denmark whenever there is snow.

What actually happens

Studded tyres are only allowed from 1 November to 15 April, whatever the weather.

People also ask

  • Are winter tyres mandatory in Denmark?
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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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