California Drivers Face Travel Ban and Fines Up to $500 for Non-Compliance with Tire Chain Law Amidst Heavy Snow Forecast
Drivers in California are facing a potential travel ban and fines of up to $500 if they fail to equip their vehicles with tire chains or traction devices during hazardous winter conditions. The California Chain Law mandates the use of such equipment from November to April, particularly on high-elevation roads, mountain passes, and highways affected by snow and ice. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is responsible for enforcing these regulations. The highway patrol will issue announcements specifying which vehicles are required to have chains during adverse weather. This enforcement comes as NOAA forecasts heavy snow for eastern and northern California, southern Oregon, and western Nevada in the coming days, with a significant storm also brewing for the Thanksgiving weekend.
