Chain and traction law · Washington
WSDOT posts traction and chain requirements pass by pass and direction by direction. There is no fixed chain season. The rule applies when the sign or the pass report says it does. Below: the chain and traction reports in the WSDOT feed right now, then the law, each item linked to the official page it comes from.
Advised, not required. Oversize loads are not allowed.
Source: wsdot.wa.gov/commercial-vehicle/permits/chain-requirementsPassenger vehicles need approved traction tires.
Source: wsdot.wa.gov/commercial-vehicle/permits/chain-requirementsChains on all vehicles except 4WD and AWD. Those must carry chains and run traction tires.
Source: wsdot.wa.gov/commercial-vehicle/permits/chain-requirementsIncludes 4WD and AWD.
Source: wsdot.wa.gov/commercial-vehicle/permits/chain-requirementsNo current WSDOT page with a fine amount was found. This page does not state one.
Washington's traveler site. Current chain and traction requirements are posted there.
Road conditionsEvery closure and alert WSDOT is posting, on one map.
Winter closuresSeasonal closures with the dates each agency gives.
Live mapChain and traction reports from every state feed on one map.
WSDOT posts traction and chain requirements pass by pass and direction by direction. There is no fixed chain season. The rule applies when the sign or the pass report says it does. The levels, rules and fines on this page are linked to the official source. The sign on the road is the rule that applies.
No current WSDOT page with a fine amount was found. This page does not state one.
WSDOT posts current requirements. The block at the top of this page reads the WSDOT feed every five minutes and lists chain and traction reports. If the feed cannot be reached, the page says so.
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