There are still some roads in New York where studded tires or tire-chains are legally required during certain winter months.
USA Chain laws when chains are REQUIRED:
California - Required to be equipped with tire traction devices when entering a signed restricted area. For more information, go to Caltrans’ Web site
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
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.
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
New York - Tire chains are required when a snow emergency has been declared. Cities and towns can also require chains on designated roads.
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
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.
South Carolina - Vehicles likely to encounter conditions requiring chains must carry them and have them ready for use.
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.
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
Canada chain laws where/when chains are required:
British Columbia - Vehicles in the mountains must be equipped with snow tires or chains from Nov 1 to Apr 30
Newfoundland - Required on drive wheels when there is snow or ice on the surface of the highway
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