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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 a 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 Web site at www.wsdot.wa.gov/commercialvehicle/chain_req.htm
West Virginia - It shall be permissible to use tire chains of reasonable proportions upon any vehicle
when required for 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 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.
Canadian Chain Laws
Alberta - Allowed when conditions warrant.
British Columbia - Vehicles in the mountains must be equipped with snow tires or chains from Nov 1
to Apr 30.
Manitoba - Permissible upon a motor vehicle where required for safety.
New Brunswick - May also be carried in the vehicle for use in ice and snow conditions.
Newfoundland - Required on drive wheels when there is snow or ice on the surface of the highway.
Nova Scotia - Permissible upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other
conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.
Prince Edward Island....Permissible to use tire chains.
Quebec - The Minister of Transport may authorize, under the conditions and for the period he
determines, the use of certain types of non-skid devices for such road vehicles as he may designate.