RTA gives AutoSock OK for Awd's and 4WD's!In recommendations released by the RTA persons driving 4WD or AWD vehicles should take measures to improve the vehicles performance capabilities by either; fitting winter tyres, or Carrying snow chains or equivalent snow traction devices, and fitting them when recommended.
Persons driving 4WD or AWD vehicles not fitted with winter tyres should carry and fit snow chains or an alternative snow traction device that provides an equivalent performance as snow chains. Such traction devices, such as items made from textiles, should comply with the Austrian Standard ONORM V5121 (the AutoSock complies with this standard)
The RTA also recommends drivers read their car manual to ensure that chains can be fitted.
For the full recommendations press here