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Winter Tyres in Serbia

Quick answer: Yes. Winter tyres are compulsory in Serbia from 1 November to 1 April (see notes). Winter tyres are required from 1 November to 1 April, according to BIHAMK's 2026 European summary: M+S tyres on the drive wheels with at least 4 mm tread, and chains on signed sections. Today: In force now (1 Nov to 1 Apr).

Required?
Yes see notes
Right now
In force now (1 Nov to 1 Apr)
Dates
1 November to 1 April

The rule

Winter tyres are required from 1 November to 1 April, according to BIHAMK's 2026 European summary: M+S tyres on the drive wheels with at least 4 mm tread, and chains on signed sections.

What tyres count

M+S on the drive wheels, at least 4 mm tread (BIHAMK).

Snow chains

Compulsory on signed sections (BIHAMK).

Studded tyres

Not confirmed. Check the official source below.

Fine

Not confirmed. Check the official source below.

Tips for visiting drivers

If you drive through Serbia to Kopaonik or Zlatibor from November, fit winter tyres and carry chains.

Notes: Secondary source only: we could not open the Serbian law text or an official Serbian page. Some sources say the rule applies only when there are winter conditions on the road; treat the dates as the period when you should be equipped.

Source

Official source and last check

BIHAMK: winter equipment in European countries 2026 (PDF) · Cited, not copied · last checked

Not confirmed on an official page: condition, fine, studs. 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.

Before you drive

Check the road and the weather

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Questions

Winter tyres in Serbia: FAQ

Are winter tyres compulsory in Serbia?
Yes. Winter tyres are compulsory in Serbia from 1 November to 1 April (see notes). Winter tyres are required from 1 November to 1 April, according to BIHAMK's 2026 European summary: M+S tyres on the drive wheels with at least 4 mm tread, and chains on signed sections.
When do you need winter tyres in Serbia?
1 November to 1 April. Today: In force now (1 Nov to 1 Apr).
What winter tyres are accepted in Serbia?
M+S on the drive wheels, at least 4 mm tread (BIHAMK).
Do you need snow chains in Serbia?
Compulsory on signed sections (BIHAMK).
What is the fine in Serbia?
We could not confirm the fine on an official page. Secondary source only: we could not open the Serbian law text or an official Serbian page. Some sources say the rule applies only when there are winter conditions on the road; treat the dates as the period when you should be equipped.
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