No tire on a vehicle moved on a highway shall have on its periphery any block, stud, flange, cleat, or spike or any other protuberances of any material other than rubber which project beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire, except that it shall be permissible to use farm machinery with tires having protuberances which will not injure the highway and, except also, that it shall be permissible to use tire chains or metal studded or safety spike tires of reasonable proportions upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, rain, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.

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North of 60 North Latitude, studded tires or tire with chains attached are allowed on paved highways and roads between September 16th through April 31st, South of 60 North Latitude, they are allowed between October 1st-April 14th

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A tire on a vehicle that is moved on a highway shall not have on its periphery any block, stud, flange, cleat, spike or other protuberance that is made of any material other than rubber and that projects beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire, except that it is permissible to use:

1. Farm machinery with tires having protuberances that will not injure the highway.

2. Tire chains of reasonable proportions on a vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

3. From October 1 to May 1 pneumatic tires containing metal type studs of tungsten carbide or other suitable material that are inserted or constructed in a manner so that the number of studs or the percentage of metal in contact with the roadway does not exceed three per cent of the total tire area in contact with the roadway under any conditions.

C. The director and local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may issue special permits authorizing the operation on a highway of traction engines or tractors having movable tracks with transverse corrugations on the periphery of the movable tracks or farm tractors or other farm machinery, the operation of which on a highway would otherwise be prohibited under this chapter.

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27-37-401. 

No tire on a vehicle moved on a highway shall have on its periphery any block, stud, flange, cleat, spike, or any other protuberances of any material except rubber which projects beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire, with the following exceptions:

(1) It shall be permissible to use farm machinery with tires having protuberances which will not injure the highway;

(2) It shall be permissible to use tire chains of reasonable proportions upon any vehicle when required for safety; and

(3) It shall be permissible to use metal studded tires as prescribed in 27-37-402.

(d) The State Highway Commission and local authorities, in their respective jurisdictions and at their discretion, may issue special permits authorizing the operation upon a highway of traction engines or tractors having movable tracks with transverse corrugations upon the periphery of the movable tracks or farm tractors or other farm machinery, the operation of which upon a highway would otherwise be prohibited under this subchapter.

27-37-402. Metal studded tires lawful during prescribed period.

(a) It is lawful to use metal studded tires with studs protruding not more than one-sixteenth inch (1/16'') from the surface of the rubber tread on motor vehicles operated on the public highways of this state during the period from November 15 of each year until April 15 of the following year.

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A tire on a vehicle upon a highway shall not have on its periphery
any block, stud, flange, cleat, ridge, bead, or any other protuberance
of metal or wood that projects beyond the tread of the traction surface
of the tire.

This section does not apply to any of the following:

(a) Tire traction devices of reasonable size used to prevent skidding when upon wet surfaces or when upon snow or ice.

(b) Pneumatic tires that have embedded therein wire not to exceed
0.075 of an inch in diameter and that are constructed so that under no
conditions will the percentage of metal in contact with the roadway
exceed 5 percent of the total tire area in contact with the roadway,
except that during the first 1,000 miles of use or operation of the
tire, the metal in contact with the roadway may exceed 5 percent of the
tire area in contact with the roadway, but shall in no event exceed 20
percent of the area.

(c) Vehicles operated upon unimproved roadways when necessary in the construction or repair of highways.

(d) Traction engines or tractors when operated under the conditions
of a permit first obtained from the Department of Transportation.

(e) (1) Pneumatic tires containing metal-type studs of tungsten
carbide or other suitable material that are inserted or constructed so
that under no condition will the number of studs or the percentage of
metal in contact with the roadway exceed 3 percent of the total tire
area in contact with the roadway, between November 1 and April 30 of
each year. A vehicle may be equipped year-round with tires that have
studs that retract pneumatically or mechanically when not in use, if the
studs are retracted between May 1 and October 31 of each year. A tire
on a vehicle shall not be worn to a point at which the studs protrude
beyond the tire tread when retracted.

(2) The commissioner, after consultation with the Department of
Transportation, may extend the period during which the studded pneumatic
tires may be used with studs deployed or inserted in areas of the state
for the protection of the public because of adverse weather conditions.

(f) Pneumatic tires used on an authorized emergency vehicle, as
defined in Section 165, containing metal-type studs of tungsten carbide
or other suitable material, if the studs are inserted or constructed so
that under no conditions will the number of studs or the percentage of
metal in contact with the roadway exceed 3 percent of the total tire
area in contact with the roadway. Notwithstanding subdivision (e),
authorized emergency vehicles are permitted the unrestricted use of
studded pneumatic tires throughout the year.

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Tire chain usage is permitted for hazardous weather or other related
incidents only, but may not damage the highway surface.  Tire chains are
only permitted between November 15 and April 30.

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. ... There are times when chains are required.

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Essentially no specific tire chain laws, due to minimal snow/ice risk.

When the department determines a road shall have limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions, notice shall be given to motorists through posted signage that motor vehicles must be equipped with tire chains, four-wheel drive with adequate tires for existing condi­tions, or snow tires with a manufacturer's all weather rating in order to proceed.

Commercial motor vehicles shall affix tire chains to each of the outermost drive wheel tires. Bus and motor coach operators shall af­fix tire chains to at least two of the drive wheel tires before proceeding on a road with limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions.

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You can (1) use ordinary detachable tire or skid chains (2) studded snow
tires on either the Mauna Kea access road above Hale Pohaku or on any
other road within the Mauna Kea Science Reserve leased to the University
of Hawaii.

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No tire on a vehicle moved on a highway shall have on its periphery any block, stud, flange, cleat, spike, or any other protuberance of any material other than rubber which projects beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire, except as allowed herein. It shall be permissible to use farm machinery with tires having protuberances which will not injure the highway, and it shall be permissible to use tire chains. Tires with built-in lugs of tungsten carbide or other suitable material, hereinafter called studs, may be used upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid, that will not unduly damage the highway. Motor vehicles, trailers and semitrailers with tires having built-in studs are prohibited on public highways between the dates of May 1 and September 30, annually, except as provided in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this subsection:

(a)  Fire pumper/tanker trucks and ladder trucks belonging to fire departments and firefighting agencies are exempt from
the prohibited dates.

(b)  A vehicle may be equipped year-round with tires that have retractable studs if the studs retract pneumatically or mechanically to at or below the wear bar of the tire when not in use and the retractable studs protrude beyond the wear bar of the tire only between October 1 and April 30. Retractable studs may be made of metal or other material and are not subject to the stud weight requirements of subsection (4) of this section.

(c)  Special exemptions from the prohibited
dates may be granted by the Idaho transportation board if it is found by the board that enhancements to public safety outweigh the increased pavement wear.

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The use of tire chains are allowed when required for safety during a time of snow, ice, or another condition that might cause slippery highways.

Tire chains are legal when required for safety reasons.
Studded tires are permitted from October 1 through May 1 (IC 9-19-18-3).

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Tire chains are legal in Iowa when required for safety due to snow, ice, or other conditions that cause vehicles to skid.They are permitted for use when necessary to improve traction and can be mandated on certain roads during severe winter weather events.

Kansas does not have mandatory tire chain laws but permits tire chains when required for safety during periods of snow, ice, or other slippery conditions.Chains must be of reasonable proportions and not cause damage to the highway surface.Studded tires are also allowed under the same safety requirements.

Kentucky does not have specific tire chain laws but permits chains for safety during snow, ice, or other slippery conditions. The law specifies that when chains are used on a highway not covered in ice, the vehicle's chained wheel must rest on an "ice shoe" at least six inches wide. For rubber-tired vehicles, the cross chains should not exceed 3/4 of an inch in thickness and be spaced no more than 10 inches apart.

B. No tire on a vehicle moved on a highway shall have on its periphery any protuberances of any material, other than rubber, which projects beyond the thread of
the traction surface of the tire, except that it shall be permissible to:

(1)  Use farm machinery with tires having protuberances which will not injure the highways; and

(2)  Use tire chains of reasonable proportions upon any vehicle, when required for safety because of conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid.

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1. Prohibited May 1st to October 1st.  Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3, from the first day of May to the first day of October, a person may not operate a vehicle with tires having metal studs, wires, spikes or other metal protruding from the tire tread. Pneumatic tires that feature embedded blocks, studs, flanges, cleats, spikes or other protuberances that are retractable may be used any time of the year, except that the protuberances may not be engaged or extended from the first day of May to the first day of October.  
   
2. Extension of use period and issuance of permit.  Extended use of studded tires may be permitted according to this subsection.
   
3. A person may use studded tires for periods other than those specified in subsection 1, if the Commissioner of Transportation extends the use period or, in a special case, issues a permit covering stated periods of time for the use of studded tires. The fee for a permit may not be less than $3 and not more than $15, as determined by the commissioner.  
   
4. A person issued a permit under paragraph A must carry the permit in an easily accessible place in or about the vehicle.  
    
5. Application.  Subsection 1 does not apply to fire department vehicles or school buses.  

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Maryland does not have a general state tire chain law, but tire chains can be used when required for safety in hazardous weather conditions, such as snow or ice. Chains may be mandated on certain highways during a declared snow emergency, especially for vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds, though specific signage will indicate when they are mandatory. It is unlawful to operate a vehicle without required traction devices if the highway is posted with signs indicating chains or snow tires are necessary.

Massachusetts prohibits the use of studded tires and chains between May 1 and Nov. 1 without a permit. Tire chains are allowed when required for safety during a time of snow, ice, or another condition that might cause slippery highways.

A person may also use a tire chain of reasonable proportion upon a vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other condition tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

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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.

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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.

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No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon any road or highway of this state between the first day of April and the first day of November while the motor vehicle is equipped with tires containing metal or carbide studs. The use of tire chains are allowed when required for safety during a time of snow, ice, or another condition that might cause slippery highways.

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If the Montana Department of Transportation determines that highways are too dangerous for travel, they may establish the following recommendations:

• Chains or other approved traction devices are recommended for drive wheels.
• Chains or other approved traction devices are required for drive wheels.
• Chains required for driver wheels.

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It shall be permissible to use farm machinery with tires having protuberances which will not injure the highway; and

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

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NRS 484.643 requires the use of chains or snow tires on motor vehicles driven on any street or highway under icy or snowy conditions when the highway is marked or posted with signs requiring the use of chains or snow tires.

NRS 484.6432 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. Trailer axles must be chained as indicated.

Studded snow tires are permitted between October 1 and April 30. However, retractable studded snow tires (NRS 484.6425) may be used at any time but only with the studs retracted between May 1 – September 30.

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New Hampshire does not have a specific statewide tire chain law requiring them for all vehicles during winter. However, the state's driver's manual and general traffic laws suggest they are allowed and recommended for safety during periods of snow, ice, or other slippery conditions. While there is no specific mandate, using tire chains is permissible for safety during hazardous weather, and they are required only if a specific road is marked with signs that require traction devices or chains.

39:3-73. Tire-chains

Motor vehicle tires 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.

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New Mexico does not have a general tire chain law, but it is legal and recommended to use chains for safety during snow, ice, or other hazardous conditions that create slippery roads.The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will post signs in mountainous areas when chains are necessary, and drivers are expected to follow these signs for their safety

Tire chains are legal in New York when used during hazardous winter conditions like snow and ice, especially on roads designated as snow emergency routes.You must use chains when required by signage, and you are required to remove them once the hazardous conditions end to prevent damage to the road.

North Carolina does not have a specific tire chain law requiring their use, but it is permissible to use them for safety when conditions like snow and ice make roads slippery. Chains are not intended for long-distance driving or driving on bare pavement and must be used properly to avoid damaging the road or the vehicle.

North Dakota does not have a statewide tire chain law mandating their use, but they are allowed and recommended for safety during snowy or icy conditions. Drivers may be required to use chains or snow tires on roads posted with signs that require them during winter weather. Additionally, studded tires are permitted in North Dakota from October 15 to April 15.

Ohio does not have a mandatory tire chain law for general drivers, but it is legal and recommended to use them for safety in snowy or icy conditions. Studded tires are prohibited on most public roads except during a specific winter period (Oct 1-April 30) or for public safety, but chains are allowed at any time for traction when needed.

Oklahoma does not have a mandatory tire chain law; they are permitted for safety during hazardous weather conditions like snow or ice, but are not required. The use of chains is allowed when needed to prevent skidding, and you are responsible for using them on any vehicle and road surface where you feel it is necessary for safety.

Oregon's tire chain law requires drivers to carry chains or use traction tires in designated "Snow Zones" during winter conditions, with specific requirements that apply to commercial vehicles and vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW.These laws are enforced year-round, but the requirement for studded tires is limited to November 1 through March 31. Failure to comply can result in fines.

Pennsylvania does not have a statewide tire chain law, but chains are permitted for use during hazardous winter conditions and are often recommended. While not mandated, using them can be a safety precaution when roads are icy or snowy. Some areas may have specific signage for chain requirements during extreme weather, and you are required to comply with those posted rules.

In Rhode Island, tire chains are permissible for safety on any vehicle during snow, ice, or other conditions that could cause skidding. There are no specific laws mandating chains, but using them is allowed for safety, and they must not damage the highway.

South Carolina does not have a statewide tire chain law, and it is generally permissible to use tire chains when required for safety due to snow, ice, or other conditions that cause slippery highways. This means they are allowed for added traction, but not mandated for all vehicles during specific times of the year as in some other states.

Tire chains are permissible for safety during severe winter weather, such as snow or ice. The state Department of Transportation can also require chains in specific areas during heavy storms, with signs alerting drivers to these restrictions. Violating these posted restrictions is a misdemeanor.

In Tennessee, using tire chains is permitted when required for safety due to snow, ice, or other conditions that cause vehicles to skid. While Tennessee doesn't have a statewide mandatory chain law like some other states, chains are recommended for hilly or mountainous areas during winter, and bus and truck operators must have a set of chains available if they expect to be in areas with inclement weather. The chains must be of reasonable proportions and not cause damage to the highway.

In Texas, you can use tire chains when road conditions like snow or ice make it necessary for safety to get better traction, but they must not damage the road. Texas does not have specific laws mandating chains, but they are recommended for slippery conditions and can be required in certain areas by posted signs, especially for heavier vehicles.

Snow tires or traction devices like chains are required on posted roads, particularly in mountain passes between October 1 and April 30. For vehicles, chains must be on the drive wheels and meet specific size requirements, with cross chains no more than 3/4 inch thick and spaced no more than 10 inches apart.Four-wheel drive (4WD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles are often exempt if they have all-season, all-weather, or mud and snow (M+S) tires, or three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) tires.

§ 1006c. Chain requirements for vehicles with weight ratings of more than 26,000 pounds

(a) As used in this section, “chains” means link chains, cable chains, or another device that attaches to a vehicle’s tire or wheel or to the vehicle itself and is designed to augment the traction of the vehicle under conditions of snow or ice.

(b) The Secretary of Transportation, the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, or the Commissioner of Public Safety, or their designees, may require the use of tire chains on specified portions of State highways during periods of winter weather for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds or gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of more than 26,000 pounds.

(c) When tire chains are required, advance notice shall be given to the traveling public through signage and, whenever possible, through public service announcements. In areas where tire chains are required, there shall be an adequate area for vehicles to pull off the traveled way to affix any chains that might be required.

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§ 46.2-1044. Cleats, etc., on tires; chains; tires with studs.

No tire on a vehicle moved on a highway shall have on its periphery any block, stud, flange, cleat, spike, or any other protuberance of any material other than rubber which projects beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire. It shall be permissible, however, to use on the highways farm machinery having protuberances which will not injure the highway and to use tire chains of reasonable proportions when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to slide or skid. It shall also be permissible to use on any vehicle whose gross weight does not exceed 10,000 pounds tires with studs which project no more than one-sixteenth of an inch beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire when compressed if the studs cover no more than three percent of the traction surface of the tire.

The use of studded tires shall be permissible only from October 15 to April 15.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to any (i) law-enforcement vehicle operated by or under the direction of a federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer; (ii) vehicle used to fight fire, including publicly owned state forest warden vehicles; (iii) emergency medical services vehicle; or (iv) vehicle owned or operated by the Virginia Department of Transportation or its contractors in maintenance and emergency response operations.

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Tire chains of reasonable proportions may be used on any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.

Wyoming’s chain law includes two levels of restrictions that can be implemented on specific highway sections when conditions warrant. Wyoming’s chain law includes two levels of restrictions that can be implemented on specific highway sections when conditions warrant.