Winter rallies and prohibitions: we clearly

Today we talk about winter motorcycle rallies and circulation bans in winter.

it is true that in motion no one could go in winter? Is that, then, motoraduni would reach even banned? And, yet, it is true that snow tires are essential?

In the video I answer these questions and try to clarify the issue winter motorcycle rallies and prohibitions, spesso argomento di discussione sul quale c’è ancora un po’ di confusione.

As usual, let's order.

The winter motorcycle rallies

A few years ago these gatherings Frost were seen as an extravagance for stray bikers and even a little 'underprivileged let's face. Today they are also frequented by unsuspecting, eager to live a little chilly adventure and make friends with other bikers. Because if there's a famous thing of the winter meetings in addition to the cold, is the sense of brotherhood, Group membership, Here you not only breathe but you can fully enjoy from a shoveled snow and straw un'inforcata, putting up the tent or by heating the beans on the fire.

A message that broke through in the rough hearts of motorcycle travelers.

The increase in popularity of rallies, however,, They have also increased discussions about bans. As usual rules are mixed with personal interpretations. Let's stick to the facts!

The famous ministerial directive

As also reported by some newspapers, the Ministerial Directive 16 gennaio 2013, in reference to the winter period, or 15 novembre – 15 April, supports in practice that mopeds and motorcycles can circulate only in the absence of snow or ice on the road and snowy phenomena in place. Pity, obviously, sanctions.

What usually is not said, however,, è che questo si riferisce a – leggo – "From the towns, along the roads frequently affected by snowfall and freezing rain phenomena ".

Non solo. Poi si specifica che: “i comuni possono adottare gli stessi provvedimenti (or the prohibition) within towns under Article 7, comma 1 del decreto legislativo 285/1992”.

What does this prohibition?

It means two things: The first is that if the road is kept clean, the salt is sprinkled in order to ward off the ice and It is clearly not in the presence of phenomena snowy, there is no ban on the movement.

The second, that It is delegated to the common single the choice whether or not to apply the ban within the town.

Natural wonder then: but if a municipality has already approved the holding of a rally and then a crowd of people that requires specific permission, what interest should have to turn the ban rather than favor the smooth running of manifestazion?

Winter tires: worth all?

Another point on which clarification is winter tires. Not long to tell the truth, also exist for motorbikes. Well. The good news is that You can also be fitted with a lower speed code as written in the booklet but only in that period, or 15 November 15 April like cars. A differenza di queste non è un obbligo è una possibilità.

mount them, in addition to, It does not make us exempt from the prohibitions above when, come detto, there are conditions.

Therefore, the M + S rubber remains a choice of the centaur, It increases our security but it is not a ski pass to go skiing or during a blizzard. E al 15 April to be disassembled.

And the chains?

As for other systems such as snow chains or studded tires, it's all very simple: not worth.

It should be recalled that at the moment in Italy None of this is homologated for road use.

How to go to the winter meetings in order?

But back to our rallies: what to do in order to achieve them?You have to inquire.

Educating yourself on the rally that you want to achieve, understand not only where it is, but how it is organized, if you are in a populated area or not, in an area where the streets are regularly cleaned.

Quindi informarsi sulle strade che si intendono percorrere per raggiungerlo e infine informarsi – al meglio delle possibilità – sulle previsioni meteo.

Then go to winter motorcycle rallies is not banned, just do it as usual using your head.

I'll leave you with a calendar of winter rallies and if you like let me know which meeting you're going to go this year.

Winter rallies: the calendar 2019-2020