Winter tyre laws in Norway
Winter tyres are required in wintry conditions (situational).
Norway has no fixed date, but vehicles must have tyres suitable for the conditions; winter tyres are expected on snowy or icy roads.
- Rule
- Situational
- Period
- No fixed dates
Last verified 2 November 2026. Informational only, not legal advice. · Official source
From when do the winter tyre rules apply in Norway?
There are no fixed dates: what counts is the road and weather conditions. Norway has no fixed date, but vehicles must have tyres suitable for the conditions; winter tyres are expected on snowy or icy roads.
When should you change to winter tyres before driving in Norway?
Legal dates are a minimum, not the best date. Winter tyres grip better once the average temperature stays below about 7 °C, and before the first frost or snow. The calculator works out the best days for any town.
Whatever the law says, the temperature decides how well your tyres grip. Use the calculator for dates tailored to your town and driving profile. Calculator