Responding to the revised chain regulations! The latest and groundbreaking tire chain system. Operable with just one button from the driver's seat without having to get out of the vehicle!
"ONSPOT" is the latest and groundbreaking tire chain system from Sweden in Northern Europe. Unlike traditional chains that wrap around tires, it can be operated with the push of a button.
In February 2018, heavy snowfall hit the Hokuriku region, causing approximately 1,500 vehicles to be stranded over a distance of more than 45 km, particularly around the border of Fukui and Ishikawa Prefectures, taking a considerable number of days to resolve. In recent years, 60% of the stranded vehicles have been large vehicles, and even with winter tires installed, many have become stuck, especially in sections where the gradient exceeds 5%. In response to this situation, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a policy to amend the signage regulations based on the Road Act, mandating the installation of tire chains for vehicles using winter tires on highways and national roads where stranding is a concern starting this winter.
Generally, "chain regulations" meant that it was acceptable to have measures like winter tires, but the definition will significantly change to "regulations requiring tire chains" going forward.
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