Armenia to require drivers to use winter tires from mid-November to  March

ArmInfo. On November 28, the Armenian government announced a decision to prohinit the use of  passenger and cargo vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons without winter tires from November 15 to March 31.

 The Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure, David Khudatyan, clarified that  winter tires must have a minimum tread of 4 mm on snowy or icy roads.  The use of cars with studded tires in the summer will also be banned.   Violators will face a fine of 5,000 drams for driving without winter,  and 20,000 drams if their veficle is involved in an accident.  The  Cabinet's decision will be effective from December 10.