After three years of education, the police could well sanction motorists checked without the special equipment required in certain mountain communities this winter.
Winter equipment has been compulsory for motorists since November 1st. 29 municipalities in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques and 55 municipalities in the Hautes-Pyrénées are totally or partially affected. This winter, the first fines could well fall. After three years of education, the public authorities want to move on to sanctions for offenders.
The challenge is to avoid blocking the roads
“There remains at least a large third of motorists who have not taken the step and who have not yet equipped themselves with special equipment for the mountains“, explains Philippe Granerie, road safety consultant. “There is always a party waiting to be sanctioned to validate the fact that at some point they will be forced to do it.” According to Philippe Granerie, the sanction should only intervene in the event of road blockage, that is to say if the motorist is blocked by snow without equipment. It is advisable to test the channel pause at home and socks. You must have gloves in your car and make sure that this equipment is easily accessible.
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