In the 2025/2026 winter season, the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD), in collaboration with the State Police, conducted inspections on 8,216 vehicles to ensure they met the winter tire regulations. Of these, 195 vehicles failed initial inspections, receiving a second rating which necessitates re-evaluation within a month after addressing identified deficiencies.

The inspections indicated serious safety risks, as 54 vehicles were found to have tires worn to the extent that it jeopardized road safety, leading to the removal of their registration plates. These vehicles required assistance from a tow truck to be removed from the road. Additionally, there were 17 vehicles found equipped with summer tires during the winter season, further violating safety protocols established for winter driving conditions.

Particularly alarming was the finding that 627 out of the inspected vehicles were warned regarding the minimum tread depth requirement, which is set at 4mm for vehicles with a total mass of up to 3,500 kg. This highlights a significant issue of tire safety among a portion of the vehicle fleet, emphasizing the importance of awareness and compliance with winter driving regulations to ensure road safety during the harsh winter months.