Kyiv drivers are urged to replace their summer tires with winter tires.
Due to the drop in temperatures in Kyiv, the police are urging drivers to replace their summer tires with winter tires. Winter tires provide better grip on the road surface and reduce the risk of accidents. They also remind drivers of the requirements for the tread depth and the prohibition of using tires of different models on the same axle.
Due to the onset of cold weather and temperatures below freezing in Kyiv, drivers are being urged to prioritize safety and replace their summer tires with winter tires.
According to the police, winter tires provide better grip on road surfaces, reducing the risk of slipping and helping to prevent accidents.
Drivers are also urged to regularly check the condition of their tires and wheels. According to the Rules of the Road, the operation of a vehicle is prohibited if the remaining tread depth is less than 1.6 mm for passenger cars and trucks with a maximum weight of 3.5 tons, 1.0 mm for trucks with a weight of more than 3.5 tons, 2.0 mm for buses, and 0.8 mm for motorcycles and mopeds.
Furthermore, it is prohibited to install tires of different models or with different tread patterns on the same axle, as well as to operate a vehicle with damaged tires or cracked wheel rims.