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Alabama- Tire chains, or metal studded or safety spike tires of reasonable proportions may be used when required or safety because of snow, rain or other slippery conditions.

Alaska- It is permissible to use tire chains because of snow, ice, or other conditions that 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 treat 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 Caltran’s Web site at http://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 http://www.cotrip.org/winterdriving/chainregs.htm

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

Delaware- Studded tires are permitted from October 15 – April 15 and tire chains of reasonable proportions may be used upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.

Georgia- Safety spike metal studs maybe 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.

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.

Kansas- Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.

Kentucky- Permissible when icy road conditions exist.

Louisiana- Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of  conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.

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.

Massachusetts- Studded tires are permissible in Massachusetts between November 1 and May 1.   

Michigan- Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

Minnesota- Permitted when road conditions (ice and snow) require tire chains.  Studded pneumatic tires are not allowed on Minnesota registered vehicles.

Mississippi- Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.

Montana- Chains are permissible from October 1 until May 31, but not mandatory unless the department makes that determination and  notices are posted.  They are then required on one set of drive axles. 

Nebraska- Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.

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 at                         http://www.nevadadot.com/business/trucker/

New Jersey- May be fitted with tire chains of reasonable proportions when roads, streets, and highways are slippery, because of rain snow, ice, oil, manner  of construction or other reason; provided, however, that no tire chains shall be used at any time on improved highways when highway conditions do not make such use necessary for the safety of life or property.  No person shall use any tire chains so 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 slide or 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. 

North Dakota- Tire chains may be used when necessary.  Pneumatic tires with metal stubs projecting to 1/16 inch above the tread surface may be used between October 15 and April 15. 

Ohio- Permissible when there is ice and/or snow on the roadway where you are driving or in the immediate vicinity, if you deem it necessary.

Oklahoma- Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.

Oregon- Tire chains are required when conditions demand because of snow, ice or other inclement weather and signs are posted.  For more information, to go ODOT’s website at http://www.tripcheck.com/pages/.

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.

Rhode Island- Tire chains of reasonable proportions are permitted on any vehicle when required for safety because of ice, snow, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

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

South Dakota- Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.  The secretary of transportation may restrict public travel upon any state trunk highway system to four-wheel drive vehicles or motor vehicles equipped with tire chains. 

Tennessee- Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.  Must carry one set of tire chains for all vehicles likely to encounter conditions requiring them. 

Texas- May be required for safety because of  a condition that might cause the vehicle to skid.

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 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.”  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.  For more information go to WSDOT’s website at http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/winter/.    

West Virginia- It shall be permissible to use tire chains of reasonable proportions upon any vehicle when required safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid. 

Wisconsin- May be used when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid. 

Wyoming- May be required when the superintendent or his authorized representative determines that travel is sufficiently hazardous due to snow, ice, or other conditions. 

                      No chain laws- D.C., Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) now requires carriers to file an update (MCS-150) every other year according to DOT numbers.   The next-to-last digit determines the year (if the digit is even you file on even years and if the digit is odd you file on odd years).  The last digit in your DOT number determines the month you file in.

Alternately, please feel free to file the MCS-150 on-line.  Two websites, http://www.safersys.org/ and http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/, can be used to file the MCS-150 electronically and/or print a hard copy for mailing.  Electronic filing allows carriers to fill out and submit the MCS-150 on-line.  By following the directions on the website carriers will be able to accurately and completely supply the required information.  The applicant will need to submit a valid credit card in order to file, but no charge will be assessed to the card.  The approved credit card will act as a digital signature on the document.  Carriers who file this way can rest assured...the website is secured to ensure the integrity of their credit card information.