Re: OT, studded tires on utility trailer with no brakes?

Posted by jdemaris on December 02, 2014 at 08:18:59 from (70.194.9.123):

In Reply to: Re: OT, studded tires on utility trailer with no brakes? posted by El Toro on December 02, 2014 at 07:27:18:

There are still some roads in New York where studded tires or tire-chains are legally required during certain winter months.

USA Chain laws when chains are REQUIRED:

California - Required to be equipped with tire traction devices when entering a signed restricted area.
For more information, go to Caltrans’ Web site

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

Maryland - In case of declared snow emergency, chains will be required on certain designated
highways. Studded snow tires are not allowed on vehicles having a registered gross weight of more than
10,000 pounds.

Nevada - Requires operators of all vehicles of more than 10,000 pounds (GVW) to install chains when
chains or snow tire requirements are in effect. Vehicles over 10,000 pounds (GVW) are permitted in
chain control areas when equipped with chains or Automatic Traction Devices (MTD) on drive axles.
Studded snow tires are permitted between October 1 and April 30. For more information, go to NDOT’s
Web site

New York - Tire chains are required when a snow emergency has been declared. Cities and towns can also require chains on designated roads.

Oregon - Tire chains are required when conditions demand because of snow, ice or other inclement
weather and signs are posted. For more information, go to ODOT’s Web site

Pennsylvania - One set of chains or snow tires is required when vehicles are likely to encounter any
adverse weather conditions which may require chains. They must consist of not less than five cross
chains and must not project more than an inch on the outside surface of the wheel.

South Carolina - Vehicles likely to encounter conditions requiring chains must carry them and have
them ready for use.

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.

Washington - The chain requirements are effective when the department of transportation has posted
signs marked “chains required.” On certain routes sufficient tire chains must always be carried on the
vehicle from Nov 1 to Apr 1. The number of chains required varies, depending on the number of axles
and vehicle configuration. At least two extra chains must be carried on the vehicle

Canada chain laws where/when chains are required:

British Columbia - Vehicles in the mountains must be equipped with snow tires or chains from Nov 1
to Apr 30

Newfoundland - Required on drive wheels when there is snow or ice on the surface of the highway

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