Do I need snow tires in Colorado?
Winter driving rules can change and depend on current road conditions. Check CDOT’s passenger-vehicle traction and chain-law guidance and active road alerts before traveling.
Traction and chain requirements can apply on Colorado state highways, including I-70, when conditions warrant. Using a private transportation company does not exempt a vehicle from an active law. Check the current CDOT requirements and road alerts before your trip.
How do prepare your car for snow?
CDOT distinguishes the Passenger Vehicle Traction Law from the more restrictive Passenger Vehicle Chain Law. Requirements depend on the law in effect, vehicle configuration, tire rating and tread depth, or approved traction devices. During an active passenger-vehicle chain law, every vehicle must use chains or an approved alternative traction device. See CDOT’s current rules for exact requirements and penalties.
If you hire a driver, ask the provider about the vehicle and monitor current conditions; do not assume any vehicle is exempt.
The graphic above may reflect older requirements. Use CDOT’s current traction-law page and live road alerts rather than relying on an archived diagram or this article alone.
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