Deputy moves to make winter tires obligatory

The first snow this week seriously worsened conditions on Czech roads, a situation aggravated by the fact that some drivers are still using summer tires. A deputy for the Public Affairs party has now moved to change this. Stanislav Huml, former head of the traffic police, has tabled a proposed amendment to the law which would make winter tires obligatory from the start of November to the end of March. Huml says he is certain the bill will pass through both houses without a hitch, but due to time pressure it is unlikely to take affect this winter season.