The requirement for winter tires should always apply when winter road conditions prevail, regardless of the time of year, says Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson (KD) to Ekot.
The current rules entail a requirement for winter tires from December 1 to March 31.
For heavy vehicles, it is proposed that the period for winter tires be extended from November 15 to April 15, an extension of one month, as well as a requirement to carry snow chains.
The purpose is to quickly resolve traffic stops caused by a heavy vehicle that has come to a standstill, says Andreas Carlson.
In a second alternative, the government proposes that the date for the requirement for winter tires be extended for all vehicles to apply between November 15 and April 15.
The new rules are proposed to come into effect on October 1.
