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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 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 were you are driving or in the
immediate vicinity, if you deem it necessary.
Oklahoma - Permissible upon any vehicle when require for safety because of snow, ice, or other
conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.
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 at
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 to use on any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other
condition tending to cause a vehicle to skid. Must carry one set of tire chains for all vehicles likely to
encounter conditions requiring them.
Texas - May be used when required for safety because of a condition that might cause the vehicle to
skid.