You are allowed to use snow chains only when:

Description

Art. 60 para. 3 of the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, consolidated text, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: the road is covered with snow.

According to Art. 60 para. 3 of the Road Traffic Act, the use of snow chains is permitted only on a road surface covered with snow. Using them on clear asphalt is prohibited as it damages the road surface. On some sections, especially in the mountains, their use may be mandatory, as indicated by sign C-18.

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