If your trucking travels will take you through Colorado this winter, be aware of recenrt changes to that state’s chain laws.
This past year, the Colorado Legislature voted to expand the areas covered by existing state chain laws. The law went into effect Aug. 7.
The law previously required truckers to carry chains on Interstate 70 between Dotsero and Morrison. Now, annually, from Sept. 1 to May 31, all commercial motor vehicles over 16,000 pounds must carry four snow chains or adequate alternate traction devices on their trucks if they are using any of the following roads:
