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Art. 29 Ordinance of September 5, 1979, on Road Signage (OSR) - Mandatory Snow Chains

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Art. 29 OSR · Mandatory Snow Chains

The sign "Mandatory Snow Chains" (2.48) means that multi-track motor vehicles may only use the section in question if at least two driving wheels on the same axle, or one per side in the case of twin wheels, are equipped with metallic snow chains; this provision applies, by analogy, to motor tricycles. Similar devices made from other materials, which are authorized by the Federal Roads Office (OFROU), are also permitted.

The sign will be removed as soon as good tires are sufficient to travel on the section.

The requirement indicated will be revoked by the sign "End of Snow Chain Requirement" (2.57).

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (2)

VPB 86-369 (Art. 29 Abs. 1 SSV)
Four-Wheel-Drive Snow Chain Requirement Upheld
This provision is cited in the context of the Federal Council's written statement regarding the obligation to use snow chains and the general application of this rule to all-wheel drive vehicles.
VPB 86-838 (Art. 29 Abs. 1 SSV)
Government Rejects Postulat on Studded Tire Fees
Cited in the reasoning as the basis for possible exceptions to the chain obligation, but not explicitly in the dispositive orders.