Motorists should not be required to install winter tires, according to a recommendation from the Danish Road Safety Agency (Færdselsstyrelsen). The agency states that there is no evidence to suggest that a legal requirement for winter tires would improve road safety. Additionally, the Road Directorate (Vejdirektoratet) has not found an increase in accidents during winter compared to other seasons. Therefore, the agency recommends that cars, buses, and trucks be exempt from a winter tire mandate.

The discussion surrounding mandatory winter tires intensified earlier this year when snow caused trucks to skid on the roads, leading to traffic jams. The Socialist People’s Party (SF) and other political parties proposed legislation requiring winter tires for trucks, but Transport Minister Thomas Danielsen (Venstre – V) argued that enacting a law mandating different tire types for varying weather conditions does not make sense. Danielsen emphasized the importance of personal responsibility and announced discussions with the transport spokespersons of the Danish Parliament (Folketing) regarding the need for warnings against unnecessary driving in poor weather.

The Danish Automobile Association (FDM) supports a winter tire requirement and emphasizes that police should start recording tire types in accident reports. The agency also suggests imposing fines on vehicles that contribute to difficulties in winter conditions due to inadequate tires. However, both the Road Safety Council (Rådet for Sikker Trafik) and the Danish Road Hauliers Association (DTL Danske Vognmænd) do not support the idea of legislation mandating winter tires.