Winter Tyres in Estonia
Quick answer: Yes. Winter tyres are compulsory in Estonia from 1 December to 1 March (whatever the weather). Winter tyres are compulsory from 1 December until 1 March. Today: Not in force until 1 Dec.
The rule
Winter tyres are compulsory from 1 December until 1 March.
What tyres count
Not confirmed. Check the official source below.
Snow chains
Not confirmed. Check the official source below.
Studded tyres
Allowed 15 October to 31 March; in winter road or weather conditions, 1 October to 30 April (Transport Administration, quoted by ERR in March 2024).
Fine
Not confirmed. Check the official source below.
Tips for visiting drivers
Ferry from Helsinki or Stockholm between December and March? Arrive on winter tyres.
Notes: The Transport Administration (transpordiamet.ee) page could not be found on 2026-11-02.
Official source and last check
Your Europe (European Union): road rules in Estonia · CC BY 4.0 · last checked
Also checked: ERR (Estonian public broadcaster): studded tyre dates from the Transport Administration
Not confirmed on an official page: marking, chains, fine. We show "Not confirmed" rather than guess.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and local signs always apply; check the official source before you travel. "Right now" is worked out from today's date and the dates above; where the rule depends on snow, ice or signs, it applies only when those are present.
Check the road and the weather
Winter tyres in Estonia: FAQ
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