(Finance) – Anas, company of the FS Group, like every year in this period, is about to start the Snow Plantogether with the police forces, for deal with weather emergencies and guarantee safety and traffic of its entire road and motorway network. The plan includes all the actions necessary to prevent and address road problems in adverse weather conditions.
Among the measures envisaged, the obligation for motor vehicles to be equipped with winter tires or chains on board starting from November 15th until 15 April 2025 and the prescription, through ordinances, of traffic limitations in the event of adverse weather. In Valle D’Aosta the obligation to have chains on board or winter tires has already been in force since 15 October 2024.
The provision, issued based on the rules of the Highway Code, is indicated by means of specific vertical signs.
During the validity period, mopeds and motorcycles will only be able to circulate in the absence of snow or ice on the road and in the absence of snowfall.
“In recent months – explained theCEO of Anas Aldo Isi – we will put in place a 24-hour presence to intervene immediately in the event of bad weather and snowfall and guarantee the accessibility and safety of motorists. Last winter season we did 11,034 preventive interventions of salt spreading to combat the formation of frost on the road surface and 1,118 snow clearing operations from the road surface. Results possible thanks to the use of over 1,400 people serving the area. Our commitment will be total this year too.”
Anas takes this opportunity to draw the attention of all those who will be traveling in the coming months: it invites users before driving to check the efficiency of the vehicle and tires and to find out about the expected weather conditions as well as During the journey, keep up to date on traffic conditions and pay attention to the contents of the variable message signs.
For the safety of travellers, all information relating to weather and traffic conditions, together with indications of interruptions and alternative itineraries, will be conveyed through Anas’ institutional and social channels.
Anas, company of FS Italiane Groupremember that when you drive, Just Drive! No distractions, no alcohol, no drugs for your safety and that of others (guidaebasta.it). For informed mobility, the evolution of the traffic situation in real time can also be consulted on all smartphones and tablets, thanks to the Anas “VAI” application, available free of charge in the “App store” and “Play store”. The “Pronto Anas” customer service can be reached by calling the toll-free number.