Winter tyre order 2026-2027 of the Metropolitan City of Turin
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The winter tyre order 2026-2027 is the measure by which the Roads and Transport Department of the Metropolitan City of Turin has set, for the cold season, the requirement for snow tyres or chains carried on board on mountain provincial roads in the Turin area. The measure covers in particular mountain areas, including the Susa Valley, and takes effect between 15 November and 15 April, with some exceptions that bring the start date forward [1].
Contents of the order
On the stretches of road named in the order, motor vehicles, excluding mopeds and two-wheeled motorcycles, must be fitted with winter tyres or must carry anti-skid devices suitable for driving on snow and ice, as defined by the Highway Code. On some higher provincial roads the requirement starts earlier, from 1 November, and remains in force until 30 April. For the period in which the requirement applies, mopeds and motorcycles may use the roads concerned only when there is no snow or ice, and never during snowfall [1].
Approved tyres and devices
Winter tyres used must be approved under European directive 92/23 or under UNECE regulation, with a mark applied during production. Anti-skid devices, including chains and so-called snow socks, must comply with the decree of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport of 10 May 2011 for vehicle categories M1, N1, O1 and O2, or with the ONORM V5119 standard for higher categories, or with the ministerial decree of 13 March 2002 on snow chains for category M1 vehicles. Devices must be compatible with the vehicle's tyres and, where fitted, mounted at least on the wheels of the drive axles, according to manufacturers' instructions [1].
Checking the list of roads
The list of roads covered by the requirement is published and updated on the website of the Metropolitan City of Turin, in the section on road conditions, where the list of higher roads subject to winter closure can also be found [1].
Sources
- GOMME INVERNALI O CATENE A BORDO DAL 15 NOVEMBRE: TUTTE LE STRADE E LE CHIUSURE INVERNALI — Valsusa Oggi, 4 November 2026