I was in the euromeet region last week
03-02-2009, 04:35 AM
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I was in the euromeet region last week
I REALLY hate not being able to be there...
did a nice week in Italy last week (Rome, Florence mainly) and on the way back my girlfriend wanted to have a drive on some mountain roads (me driving, her enjoying the scenery)...
we drove around the area where the meet will be held (well, actually a little more north) and that's going to be great with the amount of s2k's going!
The natives won't know what hit 'em though... Going through Cortina d'Ampezzo top down between 2meter high snow walls makes for VERY bewildered looking people there
Have fun people!
did a nice week in Italy last week (Rome, Florence mainly) and on the way back my girlfriend wanted to have a drive on some mountain roads (me driving, her enjoying the scenery)...
we drove around the area where the meet will be held (well, actually a little more north) and that's going to be great with the amount of s2k's going!
The natives won't know what hit 'em though... Going through Cortina d'Ampezzo top down between 2meter high snow walls makes for VERY bewildered looking people there
Have fun people!
03-02-2009, 08:41 AM
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It sounds as though you had a super trip!
I'm sure that those attending the Euromeet would be interested to know if you had to use snow tyres, snow socks or snow chains, to get around in those sort of weather conditions?
I'm sure that those attending the Euromeet would be interested to know if you had to use snow tyres, snow socks or snow chains, to get around in those sort of weather conditions?
03-02-2009, 10:22 AM
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Sounds like you had a great time and I can vouch for the condition of the roads, they are excellent.
So as not to panic people, Cortina d'Ampezzo is over 150 Kms away from where we will be based and at a much higher altitude, plus we still have over 1 month to go until the meet.
Even so, it sounds like you had no issued navigating the snow which was the same experience I had on the Austrian/Italian border in January. The authorities are expert in keeping the roads clear and open.
So as not to panic people, Cortina d'Ampezzo is over 150 Kms away from where we will be based and at a much higher altitude, plus we still have over 1 month to go until the meet.
Even so, it sounds like you had no issued navigating the snow which was the same experience I had on the Austrian/Italian border in January. The authorities are expert in keeping the roads clear and open.
03-02-2009, 10:52 AM
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I had one near-death experience, but that was because the navigation sent us over some.. less-public roads
but the normal roads are VERY driveable.. the only 'danger' at the moment is the melting snow: water running over the roads giving constant changing conditions (dry/wet)
But an s2000 driver is a cautious driver anyway right?
I was on snow tires, but snow chains etc are not needed, but should you be caught in a snowstorm it could cost you a fine and the obligation to buy a set at ridiculous prices... but don't worry about that in 5/6 weeks time... it should be a non-issue by then!
The only thing that is importantis the law of having winter tires...? I'm not sure if Italy forces it, but countries like switzerland, germany and austria have a law about them (until just after the euromeet I was told)
And the distance: true, but still... it's a fair bit further in the right direction than where we are now
But people should leave the hardtops at home!!!
Like I said, we drove top down already!
you guys should just do what you always do and have an awesome time there!
but the normal roads are VERY driveable.. the only 'danger' at the moment is the melting snow: water running over the roads giving constant changing conditions (dry/wet)
But an s2000 driver is a cautious driver anyway right?
I was on snow tires, but snow chains etc are not needed, but should you be caught in a snowstorm it could cost you a fine and the obligation to buy a set at ridiculous prices... but don't worry about that in 5/6 weeks time... it should be a non-issue by then!
The only thing that is importantis the law of having winter tires...? I'm not sure if Italy forces it, but countries like switzerland, germany and austria have a law about them (until just after the euromeet I was told)
And the distance: true, but still... it's a fair bit further in the right direction than where we are now
But people should leave the hardtops at home!!!
Like I said, we drove top down already!
you guys should just do what you always do and have an awesome time there!
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03-03-2009, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BVE,Mar 2 2009, 11:52 AM
I'm not sure if Italy forces it, but countries like switzerland, germany and austria have a law about them (until just after the euromeet I was told)
In germany it's depending on the condition of the roads, but this definition is fuzzy itself..
What is clear is that if you have an accident in germany and the road is snowy/icy (as reported in the police report) and you don't have winter tires (snow chains are generally forbidden) then you will get fined, towed and the insurance will not cover any damage (it does not matter whether your car is registered in germany or not). Additionally you will always be the guilty in case of accident (the fact that you car is not road legal prevails to other considerations)
But do not panic... April should not be a problem (if you stay on the main roads). I drive in germany and I am driving summer tires now.
@edit: I checked the Austrian laws.. and the laws changed in the last year. It's mandatory to drive with 4 snow wheels from 1 November to 15 April (weather conditions do not matter)
03-04-2009, 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by deibit,Mar 3 2009, 02:30 AM
@edit: I checked the Austrian laws.. and the laws changed in the last year. It's mandatory to drive with 4 snow wheels from 1 November to 15 April (weather conditions do not matter)
03-04-2009, 03:14 AM
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This might help.
http://www.austriantimes.at/index.php?id=9068
Clearly there are implications for those travelling through Austria to the meet as the ruling is valid until 15th April. Although this article does clearly state that winter tyres are only compulsorywhen there are winter driving conditions. it does not say they are mandatory for all conditions.
This also seems to suggest the same (direct from the horses mouth as it were) :
http://www.bmvit.gv.at/en/verkehr/roads/tyres.html
I would suggest close monitoring of the weather conditions en route...
http://www.austriantimes.at/index.php?id=9068
Clearly there are implications for those travelling through Austria to the meet as the ruling is valid until 15th April. Although this article does clearly state that winter tyres are only compulsorywhen there are winter driving conditions. it does not say they are mandatory for all conditions.
This also seems to suggest the same (direct from the horses mouth as it were) :
http://www.bmvit.gv.at/en/verkehr/roads/tyres.html
I would suggest close monitoring of the weather conditions en route...