Winter Tyres in Latvia
Quick answer: Yes. Winter tyres are compulsory in Latvia 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
Not confirmed. Check the official source below.
Fine
Not confirmed. Check the official source below.
Tips for visiting drivers
Plan winter tyres for any Baltic road trip from December to February: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all have fixed winter tyre periods.
Notes: The road safety directorate site (csdd.lv) refused connections on 2026-11-02.
Official source and last check
Your Europe (European Union): road rules in Latvia · CC BY 4.0 · last checked
Not confirmed on an official page: marking, chains, studs, 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 Latvia: FAQ
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