{"id":46607,"date":"2026-11-04T13:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greendrive-accessories.com\/blog\/?p=46604"},"modified":"2026-09-23T20:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T18:24:21","slug":"montagne-act-fine-135-checks-5-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greendrive-accessories.com\/blog\/language\/en\/montagne-act-fine-135-checks-5-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Montagne Act fine: \u20ac135, checks and 5 rules you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

The fine under the Montagne Act is \u20ac135 if you are stopped without winter equipment in a designated municipality between 1 November and 31 March. This may be accompanied by the vehicle being impounded until it complies with the regulations. For Tesla drivers, here\u2019s what\u2019s checked, what\u2019s accepted and how to avoid ever being fined.<\/p>\n

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Mountain Law fine: the amount and what it penalises<\/h2>\n

Failure to carry the required equipment constitutes a 4th-class offence: the fixed-sum \u2018Montagne\u2019 fine is \u20ac135, reduced to \u20ac90 for prompt payment and increased to \u20ac375 for late payment, in line with the standard scale for this category. Law enforcement officers may also immobilise the vehicle until it is properly equipped. The official rules are summarised on service-public.fr<\/a>. The requirement applies to the municipalities listed by prefectural decree, whether you are staying there or simply passing through.<\/p>\n

What is compliant\u2026 and what is no longer compliant<\/h2>\n

Two solutions are accepted. Either four winter tyres bearing the 3PMSF marking \u2013 the symbol of the three-peaked mountain and a snowflake: from November 2024, a simple \u2018M S\u2019 marking will no longer suffice. Or, approved metal snow chains or fabric snow socks, carried in the boot and capable of fitting at least two drive wheels. Our Tesla 3PMSF tyre<\/a> guide explains how to read the sidewall of your tyres.<\/p>\n

The case of the \u2018snow chains compulsory\u2019 sign<\/h2>\n

Not to be confused with the \u2018Loi Montagne\u2019 (Mountain Law): the round blue sign depicting a tyre fitted with snow chains requires you to actually fit them, even if you are using winter tyres. It is displayed during snowy conditions on certain mountain passes and access roads to ski resorts, and failure to comply is also punishable by a fine. Only chains fitted to the drive wheels ensure you are compliant. This is where chains designed to fit Tesla\u2019s narrow wheel arches really come into their own, as detailed in our Tesla snow chain<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n

How the checks are carried out<\/h2>\n

Checks are concentrated on access roads to ski resorts and mountain passes, particularly on days when it\u2019s snowing and during peak travel periods. Officers check the markings on the tyre sidewalls or look for the presence of snow chains or tyre socks in the boot. In a Tesla, keep them in the under-boot compartment or the frunk, where they\u2019re easy to show. To avoid any fines under the Montagne Act, also check the start date of the season: the requirement comes into force on 1 November, even in dry weather.<\/p>\n

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Beyond the Mountain Act fine: the real risk<\/h2>\n

A \u20ac135 fine is a small price to pay compared to the real danger: a car weighing nearly two tonnes skidding downhill or blocking a resort road. A Tesla\u2019s instant torque can cause a wheel to spin in an instant on snow, and without suitable tyres, braking distances are significantly longer. Complete winter wheels, such as the 18-inch PL06 complete winter wheels for the Model 3<\/a> (\u20ac669.90), sort the problem for the whole season. See also our map of departments covered by the Mountain Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The checklist to ensure you never get a fine<\/h2>\n