Snow chains?

Question

I just drove to Denver Colorado from san diego CA

the weather was great no problems .

About 180 miles to Denver i saw lots of signs use snowchains

if lights are flashing mandatory 500.00 fines enforced

I was lucky that the waether was great i didint have anny chains i never used them.

anny one know the laws on this? If it had been inforced and i been stoped what would have happened got a ticket for 500.00? not alowed to contiune?

I have to drive back ill be buying some chians .

also how long can i drive with them on? am told that chains damage your car.

Answer 1

You'll only want to drive on your chains when absolutely necessary. You don't want to go over 20 MPH with them on either.

If they do stop you and you are with out chains, they'll probabally just make you wait out the storm. If they have to pull you out of a ditch or you cause an accident because you are with-out chains, then they will fine you.

If you've never driven with chains my suggestion is rather than buy chains, buy a hotel room and wait it out if possible.

Answer 2

Here is the law and drive safe.

http://csp.state.co.us/faq_detail.cfm?FA...