Through the snow as if on rails

Re:Through the snow as if on rails by linsomniac on Wednesday December 04, 2019 @08:36PM (#21709202)

Chains in CO are NOT required for passenger vehicles. CO only requires chains for commercial vehicles.

There is a new "traction law" for passenger vehicles, which, when in effect, requires M+S tires OR AWD, and at least 3/16" tread. If you don't satisfy those requirements, you can put on chains.

https://www.codot.gov/travel/winter-driving/tractionlaw

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Re:Through the snow as if on rails by toomuchtodo on Wednesday December 04, 2019 @09:52PM (#21709572)

“During severe winter storms, CDOT will implement a Passenger Vehicle Chain Law (also known as a Code 16). This is the final safety measure before the highway is closed.

When the Passenger Vehicle Chain Law is in effect, every vehicle on the roadway must have chains or an alternative traction device (like AutoSock).“ (emphasis mine)

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Re:Through the snow as if on rails by linsomniac on Thursday December 05, 2019 @10:39AM (#21713199)

You're right, I was misreading your original post, and thought you were referring to the new traction laws. I sit corrected. :-)

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Re:Through the snow as if on rails by throwaway1777 on Wednesday December 04, 2019 @10:56PM (#21709855)

Sounds like a good move. California has done this for years, but it’s much more necessary there because the drivers aren’t used to snow.

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