Gérardmer, its lake, its casino, its nearby ski slopes… The small Vosges town attracts many visitors every year. The vehicle is not necessarily always equipped to deal with snow and other disturbances. In any case, this is what the mayor of the town, Stessy Speissmann, observed. The councilor has just issued an order to sanction those who did not use snow tires between November 25 and March 31.
“It’s a rant against the communication currently being made by the government, which says that snow tires and removable devices are compulsory, but that this year again there will be no fines […] The locals know that technically, you cannot do without snow tires to drive around the town. It is rather a reminder for visitors, to obviously avoid accidents, but also road blockages. “, he explained to France Blue.
He had already signed a similar decree in 2021, at the time rejected by the courts.