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Travel Safe this winter with RUD Snow Chains

November 12, 2014

In many countries the use of snow chains during the winter months is compulsory. For mainland Europe there are snow chain regulations for all vehicles traversing mountain roads during the winter months. For instance, the use of snow chains across France & Italy is not mandatory; snow chains should legally be carried and used as instructed by the local road signs and regulations.

The UK does not currently have snow chain regulations; however do you want to risk your safety or the safety of others over the winter? Weather conditions can deteriorate quickly; snow and ice can appear rapidly turning an ordinary journey into a hazardous one.

Whether you are driving aboard, in the UK or operate an emergency vehicle; the sensible option is to be prepared for the snow and ice this winter. Ensure the safety of yourself and the drivers around you.

RUD offer a wide range of snow chains for passenger cars, 4×4, vans, trucks, buses commercial and emergency vehicles. With over 140 years of experience behind us, RUD snow chains ensure ultimate safety and offer maximum traction on snow and icy roads. Our snow chains are robust, easy to fit and offer a high level of traction on the roads. View our snow chains range.

As well as our portfolio of snow chains RUD also offer automatic snow chains, ROTOGRIP®. ROTOGRIP® is an automatic snow chain system which has been specially designed for emergency and commercial vehicles that must be able to travel during hazardous winter weather. The automatic snow and ice chain is deployed with just a flip-of-a-switch from the driver’s seat, while the vehicle is in motion. ROTOGRIP® enables emergency vehicles, road haulage trucks, buses and more to reach their destination regardless of bad weather. Providing ultimate safety and convenience at the flip of a switch, why would you not be prepared this winter? Snow Chain brochure download.

Safety in your vehicles over the winter months should not be your only concern, ensure you are equipped on your feet for the snow and menacing ice. The rise in falls and injuries over the winter is substantial. RUD Chains have a wide selection of shoe chains that offer exceptional traction on snow and ice. From the innovative I-Sock to the BERGSTEIGER, QUICKSTEP, ALPIN and RUD WALK, there are shoe chains suitable for all types of activity and ages. RUD Shoe chains.

Whether you are travelling abroad or locally this year, make sure your vehicles are ready for the snow. Get your snow chains in time before the snow hits; ensure your safety as well as those around you.