Fine for bald tires on a truck

Fines for out-of-season tires in 2019 - for studs or winter tires in summer, bald or summer tires in winter

In recent years, there have been regular conversations and rumors that Russia will soon introduce a fine for using winter tires in the summer and summer tires in the winter. They even named exact dates, and sometimes they even named the exact amount of a 2,000 ruble fine for summer tires on a winter road. First of all, we want to reassure all drivers at once - these fines for out-of-season tires were not introduced in 2019, but Bill N 464241-6 “On Amendments to the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses (to ensure safety during the operation of vehicles)” , which stipulated penalties for using summer tires in winter, was not adopted in the first reading.

But what kind of tires can a car owner be fined for if his vehicle runs on summer tires in winter and winter tires in summer? How to behave in a dialogue with a traffic police inspector in the event of a stop and inspection of the car’s wheels?

However, vehicle owners need to know the intricacies of the issue of regulating the legality of using one or another type of car tires in summer and winter, since it is possible that soon another bill will be approved in the State Duma and penalties will be introduced. In this article we will look at the problem in detail.

Are there penalties for out-of-season tires?

Back in 2014, bill No. 464241-6 was introduced into the State Duma of the country, which proposed supplementing Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation with part 3.2:

“Part 3.2 as follows: “3.2 Driving a vehicle in violation of the requirements for the operation of tires and wheels - entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of two thousand rubles.”

For two years, consideration of this bill was postponed, but on October 20, 2016, it was sent for consideration to the State Duma and was to be considered in three readings. But in fact, the bill on a fine for using summer tires in winter did not even pass the first reading , and on November 1, 2016, it was decided to postpone its consideration indefinitely, and as of 2019, consideration of the “tire bill” was no longer started.

So what is the fine for summer tires in winter today?

The issue of changing winter and summer tires in Russia today is NOT regulated by anything, and drivers do not need to fear fines for using summer tires in winter, or sanctions for another version of tires that are not suitable for the season - simply because there are no such fines! Car owners, at their own discretion, decide to replace summer tires with winter ones, based on weather conditions and air temperature. If we talk about specific dates, then in central Russia the unspoken guidelines are November 15 for changing tires from summer to winter, and March 15 for switching from winter tires to summer.

Of course, these dates are rather arbitrary, and they differ in certain regions of the Russian Federation. Drivers, relying on common sense, when changing tires, focus not on dates, but on weather conditions. That is, if it’s already spring on the calendar, and there’s still snow on the roads and the forecast promises icy conditions, then no one will “change their shoes” to summer tires . And if in the warm Crimea or Sochi in November, and sometimes even in December, the weather is sunny, warm, and the road surface is dry and clean, then drivers are unlikely to switch to winter tires urgently.

What penalties were offered for summer tires in winter?

As we said above, rumors that in the near future it will be prohibited at the legislative level to “shoe” a vehicle out of season have been circulating for a long time, and several bills were submitted to the State Duma for consideration, but for various reasons, none passed even the first reading. The essence of these tire bills was as follows:

To be fined for driving a vehicle using tires that are not in accordance with the season (the driver must use winter tires in the cold months, or “change the car’s shoes” taking into account the average daily temperature.
To be fined for driving a vehicle on winter tires with studs in the summer.
Refusal of insurance payment in the event that during an accident the culprit’s vehicle was wearing tires that were not appropriate for the season.

But, as we see, so far all these legislative initiatives have not gone further than bills, and you still decide for yourself when to change tires from summer to winter and vice versa! There is no fine for summer tires in winter in the Russian Federation!

Is there a penalty for wearing winter tires in summer?

If you study the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union TR CU 018/2011 “On the safety of wheeled vehicles,” you will find out that it brought new rules for Russian motorists. In this technical regulation, in paragraph 5.5 of Appendix No. 8, there are the following provisions on the use of certain car tires at different times of the year:

You can drive on summer tires from June to August (they must be studless).
From December to February, drivers can take part in road traffic while driving a car shod with winter tires (studded or not).
In the CU regulations 018/2011 you will not find the concept of “all-season tires”.
Compliance with tire wear limits is mandatory.

At the level of regional authorities, it is allowed to change the months of the established ban on the use of tires by season - these nuances must be recorded in regional regulations.

Penalty for bald tires

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Of course, the definition of “bald” in relation to car tires is a figure of speech. To be punished for driving on such tires, the tire tread does not have to be completely worn out. But despite the fine established by law, there are many cars with bald tires on the roads, and their owners constantly put not only themselves, but also those around them at risk.

Perhaps the reason is that the size of the fine that has been in force for several years is not enough to force car owners to monitor the technical condition of their car.

Let's find out what sanctions are currently established for bald wheels. If traffic police officers fine you for driving on bald tires illegally, you can challenge the penalty. Contact a lawyer for help.

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Why you can't drive on bald tires

Wheel slopes play an important role in the handling and maneuverability of a vehicle. They are consumable items and require replacement periodically. Depending on the quality of the skates you purchased, the mileage that allows their operation ranges from 10 to 50 thousand km. But sooner or later, any slopes wear out and need to be replaced.

There are several reasons why the state requires replacing bald tires with high-quality ones and punishes failure to comply with this requirement with a fine:

Bald tires, even on a dry and high-quality asphalt surface, do not provide adequate traction between the car and the road. The car may skid when turning. At high speeds and strong crosswinds, a car with poor-quality slope tread can be blown along the road by the wind. Naturally, this is dangerous.
On a wet or slippery road, the handling of a car with bald tires drops almost to zero, so the fine for this violation is a very lenient punishment. Uncontrolled transport can cause great trouble. Not only are collisions causing material damage possible, but also the death of drivers and passengers in road accidents.
The braking distance of a car with worn down ramps is lengthened many times over. The driver may not have time to slow down and stop in front of an obstacle. This can lead to pedestrians being hit and other traffic accidents.
Everyone knows that as soon as the roads become slippery, Russian cities are drowned in traffic jams. The reason for this is car owners who continue to drive in the autumn-winter period on summer or worn-out slopes. The grip of such a car with the road surface allows it to move only at an extremely slow speed or does not allow it to move at all. Such cars slow down the overall traffic flow, and sometimes stop it completely.

Therefore, fines in the amounts currently established are probably not even an insufficient penalty for operating a car on low-quality wheel slopes.

What is the fine for having bald tires?

The amount of the fine for driving a car with worn-out tires is specified in the Code of Administrative Offenses (CAO RF). You can find this information in Art. 12.5 Code of Administrative Offences.

The article is devoted to fines and other administrative penalties for driving a faulty vehicle. For erased slopes they are punished under paragraph 1 of this article. The fine for this item is 500 rubles. Taking into account the fact that the cost of one new slope starts somewhere around 2000 rubles.

In order for the car owner to avoid a fine, all ramps must be in good condition. In general, it is difficult to call this penalty inducing a careless owner to update the wheels.

True, the tread height below that established by the traffic rules (traffic rules) is a malfunction in which the operation of the vehicle is prohibited. The owner will not get away with just a fine. You will have to call a tow truck, pay for its services and, perhaps, the services of a parking lot.

At what point are tires considered bald?

You can find instructions on the permissible tread height for motor vehicles in the traffic regulations. The necessary indicators are found in paragraph 5 of the appendix to this document, which is devoted to malfunctions in which the operation of vehicles is prohibited. Traffic regulations establish the required tread height for different types of wheeled vehicles:

Category L (motorcycles) - 0.8 mm.
Categories N2, N3, O3, O4 (trucks) - 1 mm.
Categories M1, N1, O1, O2 (passenger vehicles) - 1.6 mm.
Categories M2, M3 (buses) - 2mm.

You should be aware that sometimes the tire tread depth in millimeters may not protect you from a fine. A number of manufacturing companies provide their slopes with an indicator of acceptable wear.

Such products can be used as long as the tread height is above the indicator. If she matches him, you will face penalties. There is a clear indication of this in the appendix to the traffic rules.

Responsibility for driving on bald tires

The situation on the roads that prevailed several years ago is no longer relevant for the modern world, and therefore the legislation of the Russian Federation is also gradually introducing changes. This applies to new projects on the introduction of fines for out-of-season tires, as well as penalties for the use of worn tires and “bald” treads.

By 2018, some rules became stricter, and an impressive number of restrictions were added to them, for violation of which car owners face sanctions. However, the worst thing in this situation is not the fine, but driving with so-called bald tires, since they can provoke serious accidents.

Why can't you drive on bald tires?

Car tires are a consumable item that needs to be replaced from time to time. Tires are replaced by the owner twice a year before the onset of cold weather and with the onset of warm spring.

However, tire tread tends to wear out over time, and at some point it becomes completely bald. Such wheels are dangerous for driving in any climatic conditions and on any road surface.

High-quality treads provide good wheel grip, which is necessary both in summer and winter.

Reasons why it is not recommended to drive on such tires:

A completely worn tire pattern will not be able to provide normal grip, even if the car is driven only on a flat asphalt surface.
In this case, there is no need to talk about driving on a wet surface: in this case, all wheels lose traction, and the car is literally carried by water flows. Controlling the car in this situation is useless.
The result of driving on bald tires on a mixture of ice and mud while the snow is melting will not be the best - the car will stop moving and begin to slide. This happens because bald tires cannot remove excess water from the contact patch, which, as a result, is significantly reduced, and the car ceases to be controllable. As a result, the car can skid almost out of the blue.

By the way, if the level of tread wear on each tire is different, this will also lead to a sudden skid of the vehicle.

Another danger of driving with bald treads is that the remaining treads on the bald wheel can completely peel off at any time, which can lead to the tire exploding while driving.

The durability of the tread pattern depends on many factors and therefore varies. The key factor is not only the seasonality of the tire (winter or summer), but also its manufacturer.

A company that cares about the quality of its product produces tires that will last from 40 to 50,000 km. If the quality of the product is slightly worse, then on average you need to change tires in the range from 10 to 20,000 km.

A universal rule for any car is a tread depth of 1.6 mm - if it reaches this value, the tire must be replaced.

Fine for driving on bald tires in 2018

In accordance with Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses and its 1st paragraph, it is prohibited to drive vehicles that have problems, as well as if there are conditions due to which driving a vehicle is inadmissible. These conditions remain in force in 2018.

As for penalties, according to the law, driving a car that has problems or fits the conditions of parts 2-7 of the above article is punishable by a warning or a fine of 500 rubles.

At the same time, basically, the punishment and fine for bald tires is issued not for the use of summer tires in the winter season, but for the discrepancy between the depth of the tread pattern and the established standards.

It should be particularly emphasized that the Law on winter and summer tires continues to be developed. For example, on October 18 last year, the State Duma Committee on Transport proposed adopting a draft law on a fine of 2,000 rubles. for using summer tires during winter immediately during the first reading. This amount may also be a fine for drivers using winter tires in the summer season.

In addition, it is planned to fine for severe wear of tires that have worn out tread - in this case, a fine can be issued even if the tires are appropriate for the season.

According to the Law, the owner of a vehicle will receive a fine if the tread height is less than the specified value:

For motorcycles – 0.8 mm;
For buses – 2 mm;
For trucks – 1 mm;
For passenger cars – 1.6 mm.

Accordingly, in the future a fine of 500 rubles. driving on bald tires can quadruple.

Despite the fact that this amount seems too large to many, perhaps it will force some irresponsible car owners to take a more careful approach to changing the tires of their car.

How will the tire condition be monitored?

The amounts of future penalties have already been practically determined and understood, but the question arises of how exactly and who will control the condition and timely replacement of tires.

At the moment, the most effective way to check the condition of the tires and its seasonal compliance is to undergo a vehicle inspection. However, not everything is so simple: for example, new models do without maintenance, and old cars must undergo it once a year. Therefore, a technical inspection in this case will not solve the problem of timely replacement of tires.

If fines are regulated by the terms of the Code of Administrative Offenses, then car owners will have to take the procedure for changing seasonal tires very seriously, since if the approach is not taken seriously, the total amount of fines may reach the cost of a seasonal set.

One way or another, in the near future, issues of monitoring the condition of the tread pattern will most likely be resolved not in favor of those who like to ride on bald wheels.

Final Recommendations

Despite the fact that fines for driving on bald tires have not yet increased, you should not neglect the timely replacement of tires with new ones, since bald wheels do not provide adequate grip on the road surface and can cause accidents. Changing a set of tires in a timely manner will protect you from negative consequences and ensure good grip of the car with the road surface.

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What is the fine for “bald” tires?

What is the fine for “bald” tires?

The danger of driving on worn tires

Fine for driving on “bald” tires in 2019

Amount of fine

Will the condition of vehicle tires be monitored?

By 2018, road conditions had deteriorated, so traffic rules became stricter. There is a fine for driving on “bald” tires, but the saddest thing is the threat of an accident for others.

The danger of driving on worn tires

The tread of car tires wears off over time. These tires are not safe to drive on any road. Tires without a pattern do not grip well even on smooth asphalt.

It is even more dangerous to drive a car on a wet road; all wheels lose traction and the car becomes uncontrollable. In addition, the “balding” of rubber leads to inevitable consequences - a decrease in the strength of the wheel. Even hitting a small bump in asphalt or simply making a sharp maneuver can be fatal for a worn tire. This can cause it to burst on the move.

Worn tires greatly increase the risk of an accident. If you imagine only the monetary losses from a possible accident, then replacing an entire set of worn-out wheels with new ones turns into an incredibly profitable financial investment. The tires should be replaced if the tread depth has decreased to 1.6 mm.

There are different types of rubber wear:

Tread wear in the middle.

Tire herniation (bulging) and cracks on the side.

Diagonal dent with signs of tread wear.

Excessive wear on the tread pattern around the edges.

Convex wear on the side tread.

Flat wear marks.

Leading edge wear.

One-sided rubber wear.

Tires worn down to indicator.

Fine for driving on “bald” tires in 2019

The legislation on tires for the season is still being prepared. The State Duma Committee proposed to consider a bill on the collection of 2,000 rubles for the use of summer tires in winter. The same amount awaits those who use winter tires in the warm months of the year.

According to Article 12.5 of the Administrative Code, clause No. 1, you cannot drive a vehicle that has problems. A fine for tires with insufficient tread may be issued not for using summer tires in cold weather, but for inappropriate tread depth according to the rules.

According to the standards, the driver will be fined if the tread height is less than:

for motorcycles - 0.8 mm;

for buses - 2 mm;

for trucks - 1 mm;

for passenger cars - 1.6 mm.

Amount of fine

At the moment, penalties for using vehicles with problems are 500 rubles. The collection will soon quadruple. This will force car owners to be more attentive to the timely replacement of tires.

Will the condition of vehicle tires be monitored?

Today, the best option to check the situation with tires and their suitability for the season is a technical inspection. But the problem is that new cars do without it, and old ones are required to undergo maintenance once a year. Therefore, in this case, a technical inspection will not solve the problem. So far there is no control, but if penalties are regulated by the code, car owners will have to seriously think about timely replacement of tires.

Since if you approach this issue in bad faith, the amount of the penalty can reach the price of a new set of car tires. As a result, in the near future, issues of monitoring the condition of the tread pattern will be resolved not in favor of fans of driving on “bald” tires.

Despite the fact that penalties for driving on “bald” tires remain the same, it is worth remembering to replace tires on time. A worn tread pattern can lead to negative consequences and an accident. How many road accidents occur due to the negligence of motorists. Don't forget about safety - a high-quality set of tires will ensure good grip on the road.

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The fine for “bald” tires is set at 2,000 rubles

The issue of fines for using non-seasonal tires is nearing resolution. The Transport Committee of the Federation Council recommended that the State Duma adopt amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation in the first reading.

Which motorist has not been stuck in heavy traffic jams caused by the first snowfalls? Heavy trucks skid on slopes and block traffic. Loaded trucks grow firmly into the ground and wait for hours until the weather relents and the ice under the wheels melts. But the problem lies in something small - in the timely replacement of “bald” tires with “toothy” ones.

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People's representatives have been wanting to systematize the use of seasonal tires for about two years. The first discussions began back in 2014. As a reason, the introduction of new technical regulations for vehicles adopted by the countries of the customs union. However, in Russia there were not several clauses in the Code of Administrative Offenses (CAO), allowing inspectors to approach motorists with sensitive questions about tread depth. The Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation did not provide for a separate sanction for violations of the requirements.

The new bill, considered by the Transport Committee of the Federation Council, should dot all the i’s. In general, it is aimed at systematizing the work of large carriers, the senators note.

At recent hearings in the Federation Council, it was said that congestion occurs not only in Moscow, but also on the Yaroslavl Kholmogory highway at the junction of the Moscow and Vladimir regions, as well as in other problem areas where there are many hills and descents.

As soon as you approach large trucks, tears well up in your eyes. Many rubber is not just “bald” or vulcanized, but even with a protruding cord and a delaminated structure. Truck tires cost tens of thousands of rubles, and owners are delaying replacement.

Worn wheels often explode under load. A strong bang can knock car drivers off the line, especially when overtaking, it frightens and leads to collisions. Pieces of rubber often fly around and hit oncoming cars like projectiles. The sides of all federal highways are littered with such debris.

In general, it is necessary to strengthen control over heavy trucks, believe senators Vadim Tyulpanov and Andrei Klishas, who developed amendments to the code. The Transport Committee supported their initiative and, after consultations with the government, sent the documents to the State Duma.

For driving a vehicle in violation of the requirements for the operation of tires and wheels, it is proposed to establish an administrative fine of 2 thousand rubles.

“The idea of the bill brings national legislation into line with the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan “On the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles,” says Senator Vadim Tyulpanov. “The Regulations for the first time define the concept of “winter tires” and set out the requirements for tread depth, pattern and marking of winter tires.” The Technical Regulations of the Vehicles establish a ban on driving without winter tires from December to February. Each state determines sanctions by its own law.

The Federation Council Committee recommends that the State Duma adopt this bill in the first reading. If this happens, it could come into force on January 1.

How to tell if a tire is worn out

A worn-out tire tread affects not only its grip properties, but also the safety of driving. What signs indicate that it is time to change tires?

The tire tread is responsible for connecting the car to the road. This is the outer layer of rubber, which contains a specific pattern suitable for different operating conditions. For summer tires, it is important to remove water from the contact patch, for winter tires - improved grip on slippery surfaces, for off-road tires - maximum cross-country ability. Regardless of the purpose of the tire, one of the important characteristics of the tread is its height or depth. This is the distance from the outside edge of the tire to the “bottom” of the groove. For new modern car tires, the height starts from 5 mm. For regular summer passenger tires this value is 6–8 mm, for winter tires it is 8–10 mm, and for SUVs it is 15–20 mm.

When the tread wears out (its depth decreases), the ejection properties are the first to suffer: the car is more prone to hydroplaning. Winter tires lose some of their properties, which are provided by special sipes and studs. It is important to take into account that different brands and models have different rubber compositions, so some wheels last longer. Driving style also affects wear - more aggressive starts and active braking reduce tire life.

The critical indicators for tire wear are considered to be a tread height of 1.6 mm for summer tires and 4 mm for winter tires .

You can measure the height using a ruler with a depth gauge or caliper.

For those who do not have such tools, you can use an ordinary 10-kopeck coin placed in one of the grooves. If the word “kopecks” is hidden, it means the tire is almost new and does not require replacement. If the tread is covered only by a floral pattern on a winter tire, then it will need to be changed soon; if it’s summer, the replacement will have to wait. If only the rim of the coin is hidden, you need to urgently install new tires.

On the left is a worn-out tire, on the right is an almost new tire. Photo: AiF / Irina Zverkova

a wear indicator on tires (this is a protrusion located perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the tire) or lay a special colored layer that becomes visible when the tire wears off. Their manifestation serves as a signal for the car owner to change tires.

It is important to monitor not only the tread depth, but also the uniformity of wear . To ensure that the wheel is in good condition, it is better to measure the tread depth in different places around the circumference across the entire width of the tire. If the inner or outer part is worn out more, then the tread wear is taken into account at a minimum value, and the owner better check the alignment of the car .

If the car often had to drive on broken roads, climb onto curbs, or the tires were used in a half-flat state, there may be jammed or incompletely broken areas, cuts and cracks . It is better to check their condition at a tire shop before the tire becomes flat at the most inopportune moment. For example, it may not withstand the loads in a turn, burst and provoke an emergency. Particular attention should be paid to such damage on low-profile tires.

On average, tires last about 6 seasons , after which it is better to replace them. Improper storage and aggressive driving can shorten the service life. You also need to pay attention to the expiration date of the tire and its production date when purchasing, because polymers, unlike metal, can deteriorate and lose their properties over time.

If it is not possible to update all four tires, then, as a last resort, you can install new tires on the drive wheels. But it is the pair that need to be changed , otherwise the car’s handling may deteriorate significantly.

Why can't you drive on winter tires all year round?

Winter tires are not designed for use in the warm season at all; at temperatures above +7 degrees they lose their properties.

In the heat, a car in “winter” becomes poorly controlled: during some maneuvers it can skid, in addition, the car does not pick up speed well, and the braking distance is significantly longer.

If we talk about studded tires, then the studs will fly out of them when driving in the summer. That is, by winter it will “go bald” and will not be so studded, which is why you can get into an accident.

In addition, if you do not remove winter tires for several years in a row, the wheels may begin to wear out.

In general, my advice to you is don’t be lazy and don’t try to save money. Tires must be changed. If you don’t do this, it will cost you more – in every way.