Drivers required to carry chains on many Washington state routes

Truck drivers hauling across many routes in Washington state, beginning this week, must be carrying tire chains. From Nov. 1 through April 1, chains are required for all vehicles over 10,000 pounds on designated routes.

Washington State Patrol troopers are reinforcing the requirement Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 3-4, on the Snoqualmie Pass/I-90 with a two-day chain enforcement emphasis. During the effort, troopers will ensure commercial motor vehicles are carrying “the appropriate amount of snow traction devices on Snoqualmie Pass during the winter months.”

“Our main goal is to educate and gain compliance with CMV drivers to carry chains from November 1 to April 1,” said Trooper Jeremy Weber.

Washington’s chain law requirements can be viewed here. Routes that require chains include:

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