Colorado Commercial Vehicle Chain Law 2022 In Effect From September 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023

Colorado's 2022 Commercial Vehicle Chain Law is in effect from September 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023. Colorado's Commercial Vehicle Chain Law Requires Commercial Vehicles to have Tire Chains or an approved traction device in the vehicle from Sept. 1 to May 31 while on the I70 Corridor, from Dotsero (MM 133) to Golden (MM 259). The Law also requires Commercial Vehicles to have 4 or more drive wheels covered with an appropriate traction device.

Straight Trucks Are allowed to use 4 tire cables as long as they are 0.415” in diameter or greater; 4 tire chains; 4 autosocks; auto chains or sanders, covering 4 drive tires. Single Drive Axles Combinations Are allowed to use 4 tire chains; 4 autosocks; auto chains or sanders covering 4 drive tires. NO CABLES ALLOWED.

Tandem Drive Axle Combinations Are allowed to use 4 tire chains; 4 autosocks; 4 tire cables 0.415 or greater; auto chains or sanders covering 4 drive tires. Autosocks and Cables may not be used together.