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STATE CHAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUCKS

Note: This is a guide only. Actual chain requirements vary from state to state.

DUAL AXLE CHAINING DIAGRAM: INFORMATION

Chains on trailers All drive wheels may be Two outside wheels must All drive wheels may be
may be staggered required to use chains if be chained. required to use chains if
front and back. conditions warrant. conditions warrant.
SINGLE AXLE CHAINING DIAGRAM:
LINK CHAIN REQUIRED ON ALL DRIVE TIRES

Chains on trailers Drive axle must be chained. Two outside wheels must Drive axle must be chained.
may be staggered be chained.
front and back.

COMMON CHAIN LAW STATES:

PLEASE VISIT EACH STATE’S INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WEBSITE FOR SPECIFIC CHAIN REGULATIONS
OREGON: WWW.TRIPCHECK.COM/PAGES/MINIMUM-CHAIN-REQUIREMENTS.ASP
WASHINGTON: WSDOT.WA.GOV/TRAVEL/COMMERCIAL-VEHICLE-ROUTE-RESTRICTIONS/
COMMERCIAL-VEHICLE-CHAIN-REQUIREMENTS
CALIFORNIA: DOT.CA.GOV/TRAVEL/WINTER-DRIVING-TIPS/CHAIN-REQUIREMENTS
NEVADA: WWW.NEVADADOT.COM/HOME/SHOWDOCUMENT?ID=96
WYOMING: DOT.STATE.WY.US/home/travel/winter/chain_law.html
COLORADO: CSP.COLORADO.GOV/CHAIN-LAW-INFORMATION

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