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StVO

Abbreviation for Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung

In short and in plain language

The StVO is the set of traffic rules for German roads.

Among other things, it sets rules for tyres when roads are wintry.

This gives car workshops a reason to remind customers to change tyres in good time.

Definition
The StVO is the German Road Traffic Regulations, the set of traffic rules for German roads. Among other things, it sets requirements for tyres in wintry road conditions. For car workshops this is a reason to remind customers about changing tyres in good time.