28. Driving on mountain roads and steep descents

The requirements of this section apply to road sections marked with signs 1.6 and 1.7.

On mountain roads and steep descents where meeting oncoming traffic is difficult, the driver of a vehicle moving downhill must give way to vehicles moving uphill.

On mountain roads and steep descents, the driver of a cargo vehicle with a permitted maximum mass exceeding 3.5 t, a tractor, and a bus must:

a) use special mountain brakes if they are installed on the vehicle by the manufacturer;

b) use wheel chocks when stopping or parking on ascents and descents.

On mountain roads it is prohibited:

a) to move with the engine not running and with the clutch or gear disengaged;

b) towing on a flexible coupling;

c) any towing during icy conditions.