Other Content

ManualsBrandsSecurity Chain ManualsAccessories & PartsSecurity Chain Company 1061256 Max Trac Snow Blower Garden Tractor Tire Chain

Tire Chain Laws 2013

Please refer to the information below on state chain laws. For exact guidelines, please check the

appropriate state department of transportation websites.

Source: http://www.ortrucking.org/ChainLawSumm.pdf

United States Chain Laws

Alabama - Tire chains, or metal studded or safety spike tires of reasonable proportions may be used

when required for safety because of snow, rain or other slippery conditions.

Alaska - It is permissible to use tire chains because of snow, ice or other conditions which may cause a

vehicle to skid.

Arizona - Permissible when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to

cause a vehicle to skid. If a mountain pass or other roadway is posted vehicles must use chains because

of immediate weather conditions, then the vehicle must chain up or stop until the posting is lifted.

Arkansas - Chains of reasonable proportions may be used on any vehicle when required for safety.

Pneumatic tires with flat-headed studs projecting 1/16 inch or less beyond the tread may be used on

trucks up to 6,000 lbs. in weight when required for safety on ice or snow.

California - Required to be equipped with tire traction devices when entering a signed restricted area.

For more information, go to Caltrans’ Web site at www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks/trucksize

Colorado - When the chain law is in effect, drivers will see signs along the roadway indicating which

vehicles should chain-up. In some areas of the state, lighted variable message signs will also alert drivers

of the chain-up information..Metal chains must consist of two circular metal loops, one on each side of

the tire, connected by not less than nine evenly spaced chains across the tread. Commercial vehicles

having four or more drive wheels must chain four wheels. Dual tire chains are acceptable. For more

information, go to CDOT’s Web site at www.cotrip.org/winterdriving/chainregs.htm

Connecticut - Studded tires and any other non-skid devices may be used from November 15 - April 30.

Delaware - No tires used on the highways of Delaware may have on their peripheries any blocks, studs,

flanges, cleats or spikes or any other protuberances of any material other than rubber which project

beyond the traction surface, except that studded tires are permitted from October 15 - April 15.

Georgia - Safety spike metal studs may be used when conditions demand them. A set of chains is also

permissible for all vehicles likely to encounter conditions requiring chains.

Idaho - Permissible to use tire chains. There are times when chains are required. Signs will be posted

“Chains required beyond this point” when the road is snow-covered or icy.

Illinois - Tire chains of reasonable proportion will be legal when required for safety because of snow,

ice or other conditions causing vehicles to skid.

Summary of content (4 pages)

PAGE 1
Tire Chain Laws 2013 Please refer to the information below on state chain laws. For exact guidelines, please check the appropriate state department of transportation websites. Source: http://www.ortrucking.org/ChainLawSumm.pdf United States Chain Laws Alabama - Tire chains, or metal studded or safety spike tires of reasonable proportions may be used when required for safety because of snow, rain or other slippery conditions.
PAGE 2
Indiana - When required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions, tire chains of reasonable proportions may be used on the highways. From October 1 to May 1, tires in which ice grips or tire studs of wear-resisting materials have been inserted may be used. Iowa - Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.
PAGE 3
constructed or installed as to be likely to be thrown so as to endanger any person or property. New Mexico - Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid. New York - Tire chains are required when a snow emergency has been declared. North Carolina - Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.
PAGE 4
Utah - Vehicles likely to encounter conditions requiring chains must carry sets for at least one driving wheel on each side. Signs will designate when chains are required. Virginia - Permissible when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid. Vehicles blocking traffic due to lack of tire chains may be fined. Washington - The chain requirements are effective when the department of transportation has posted signs marked “chains required.