Currently, the spring break, on the streets, it can be in some places, even smooth. Season, many motorists have raised the tire due to yet already summer. But who is liable in the case of a smoothness-related accident?
Berlin (dpa/tmn) – When in the spring of with the snow and slippery roads in the Winter briefly returns, many motorists already on the summer, on-the-go. Who has changed the tyres and on a slippery road causes an accident, and still enjoy the insurance protection.
motor Vehicle insurance takes over in this Situation, the damage to the accident victim, says the Association of the German insurance economy (GDV).
Who, however, departs with the summer permanently for road conditions, winter tires may require, must be expected after it has caused accident to the liability insurer with up to 5,000 euros in Regress, explains the Association.
fully comprehensive insurance of the car is: Who would have before the Ride or on-the-go need to realize that the summer tires due to the road conditions totally unsuitable, they must expect, according to the GDV, the insurance reduces its performance proportionally, or, in severe cases, even completely. This applies at least if the lack of tires was the cause of the accident.