Andorra Police Ramp Up Winter Tyre Checks Amid Heavy Snow
Authorities establish control points like El Serrat to block unprepared drivers, enforcing mandatory snow tyres from November to May with fines up.
Key Points
- Mandatory winter equipment (e.g., snow tyres) required 1 Nov–15 May; fines €60+, up to €500 in snow.
- Control point at El Serrat prevents road obstruction by unprepared vehicles.
- Last season: 28 fines total—12 by national police (mostly Spanish/Andorran cars), 16 by local services.
- Operations ensure safety amid persistent winter conditions.
Police in Andorra have intensified checks on winter vehicle equipment amid widespread snow cover, with one control point established at El Serrat to prevent drivers without proper gear from obstructing roads.
From 1 November to 15 May, all vehicles travelling in the country must be fitted with mandatory winter equipment, such as snow tyres. Fines start at €60 for non-compliance, rising to between €180 and €500 if snow is present on the road surface.
Authorities are conducting these operations across the nation to ensure safety as winter conditions persist. Last season, over the same period, a total of 28 fines were issued for missing winter tyres. National police handed out 12 of these: six to Spanish-registered vehicles, one to another foreign vehicle, and five to Andorran ones.
Local traffic services issued the remaining 16 penalties—12 from Encamp, three from La Massana, and one from Escaldes-Engordany.
Original Sources
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