Snow Chains Compulsory – Regulatory Signs Switzerland Sign 2.48
Sign 2.48
Regulatory Signs

Snow Chains Compulsory

Sign 2.48 · SSV/SVG Switzerland · Regulatory Signs

Requires snow chains on all drive wheels. Cancelled by sign 2.57.

⚡ Remember: Chains compulsory – even if road seems clear!
snow chains regulatory sign

What does the Snow Chains Compulsory sign mean?

Sign Snow Chains Compulsory (No. 2.48) means: Requires snow chains on all drive wheels. Cancelled by sign 2.57.

Snow Chains Compulsory – Key Rule

Chains compulsory – even if road seems clear!

Snow Chains Compulsory – Category Regulatory Signs

Regulatory signs prescribe or prohibit certain behaviour. They are usually round.

Why know Snow Chains Compulsory?

Signs like Snow Chains Compulsory are the foundation for understanding traffic situations. The Swiss driving licence test assesses your ability to interpret these situations correctly – knowing your signs means understanding the road.

Where does the Snow Chains Compulsory sign apply?

Sign Snow Chains Compulsory (No. 2.48) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Regulatory Signs.

Snow Chains Compulsory – Foundation for Road Comprehension

Understanding signs like Snow Chains Compulsory (No. 2.48) is the foundation for reading traffic situations – which is exactly what the Swiss driving licence test assesses.

Key facts:

  • Sign number: 2.48
  • Category: Regulatory Signs
  • Meaning: Requires snow chains on all drive wheels. Cancelled by sign 2.57.
  • Key rule: Chains compulsory – even if road seems clear!

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