It’s that time of year again. The Colorado State Patrol is already enforcing chain laws for trucks crossing the Rocky Mountains.
Colorado’s chain law requires commercial vehicles that weigh more than 26,000 pounds to carry tire chains from Sept. 1 through May 31.
According to the Vail Daily, the Motor Carrier Safety Division has already inspected more than 2,000 trucks and found safety problems in about 10 percent of the vehicles, including brakes and equipment.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
LA County Told to Pause $4B in Abuse Payouts as DA Probes Fraud Claims 
Tesla Sued Over Crash That Trapped, Killed Massachusetts Driver 
Berkshire Utility Presses Wildfire Appeal With Billions at Stake 
One out of 10 Cars Sold in Europe Is Now Made by a Chinese Brand 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.