Many states/provinces have laws regarding the use of tire traction devices, including tire chains and studs that are most commonly used during winter weather to help prevent a vehicle from sliding or skidding. For example, some states, such as Colorado and Washington, require certain vehicles to carry chains while traveling on certain roads during certain months, regardless of the weather conditions.
Each state’s DOT has more information about tire chain laws in its state.
Online resources may include:
- Individual state/province government and DOT pages – for example:
- drivinglaws.aaa.com/laws/tire-chains
