2010 Winter Chain Advisory

rookietrucker · Nov 5, 2010

2010 Winter Chain Advisory

When the snow begins to fall or ice begins to accumulate, it's a good idea to know how the state you're trucking through regulates the use of tire chains and travel during winter events

The winter of 2009 was one for the record books. Even if snowfall amounts didnt surpass previous records, the lengthy list of new snowfall terminology was definitely one for the ages. With some areas suffering the fallout from Snow-mageddon, to others digging out from their Snow-namis, regulations restricting winter travel popped up in some new areas.

Every year, we plow through the state laws and regulations of the Lower 48 and bring you a comprehensive roundup, delivered in Land Lines trusted plain-speak way, of all the chain laws. This year, we went a step further and included how states may restrict your travel during winter snow and ice emergencies. The online version of this article can be found on landlinemag.com with links to all of the state regulations and laws cited in this roundup.

While every effort has been made to make sure this list is 100 percent complete, if you are in doubt at all, check with the state department of transportation or check in at the first scale you come to. A few minutes of being safe is a lot better than being sorry with a few hundred dollars worth of fines later.
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wolfpack67 · Nov 7, 2010

that is why me and the better half run the h#ll out of the truck all year so i can park the truck and come back out until spring time. the best part being a o/o is that i can do that and not worry about throwing iron out there.so to all of my fellow drivers out there be safe as you can.

Winchester Magnum · Nov 7, 2010

Thanks, that's a good refresher. BTW, chains must be carried in British Columbia from Oct 1, no exceptions.

rookietrucker · Nov 7, 2010

Winchester Magnum said: ↑

Thanks, that's a good refresher. BTW, chains must be carried in British Columbia from Oct 1, no exceptions.
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Thank You, That is one thing I like about OOIDA. They provide some excellent material for ALL drivers. I will probably move this thread by the end of next week to Truckers' Weather & Road Conditions with a sticky for the season. Unless someone thinks it should be placed some where else on the forum. I'm always open for suggestions.

bowman316 · Dec 17, 2010

why do they not want you to use cables?
I wold think that they tear up the road less.

is it because you get better traction with chains than cables?

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