Chain and traction law · Arizona, New Mexico, Alaska

Do I need chains in Arizona, New Mexico or Alaska?

No chain-level system like California's or Colorado's was found for these three states. Requirements are posted by sign when they apply. The state 511 sites carry them. The chain control map shows any chain report these states post in their feeds.

Arizona

No ADOT chain law page was found. Requirements are posted by sign. AZ 511 carries current conditions. No fine amount was found.

AZ511 · Arizona road conditions

New Mexico

No chain-level system or fine amount was found. NM Roads carries current conditions.

NMRoads · New Mexico road conditions

Alaska

Alaska regulates studded tires by date, not chains by level. The Alaska DPS page covers the studded-tire season and how deadlines get moved by emergency order. No chain fine amount was found. Source: Alaska DPS

AK 511 · Alaska road conditions · Which roads close for winter in Alaska?

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