Winter accident in the city: trucks without snow chains in use!

Winter accident in the city: trucks without snow chains in use!

A serious accident occurred on a snow -covered road when the driver of a tractor -trailer apparently ignored the snow chain obligation. The truck skidded, wedged and made the fire brigade to free the driver from the accident vehicle. Fortunately, the man was not injured, but the accident had serious consequences: the truck's diesel tank was torn open, which forced the fire brigade to secure operating materials to prevent pollution. The entire mission lasted about three hours and was completed by a mountain company that pulled the tractor -trailer from the scene of the accident into the valley, as reported to Salzburg.orf.at

The incident throws a light on the challenges that winter brings, especially for drivers of heavy commercial vehicles. According to Feuerwehr-ub.de , not only winter tires are crucial for safety, but also driving snow chains. These can not only contribute to improving the traction on smooth routes, but are essential in winter conditions. The regulations for tires have been updated over the years to increase traffic safety. For example, trucks over 3.5 tons must now be equipped with winter tires on both the drive and on the front steering axles. The non -compliance with these regulations can also result in legal consequences.

The police and fire brigade urgently warn against driving under winter conditions without the prescribed tires or snow chains. Such violations can not only result in fines, but also have criminal consequences in the event of an accident. It is therefore of the utmost importance to observe the applicable regulations and prepare for the adverse weather conditions in winter in order to avoid similar accidents.