2 Colo. Code Regs. § 601-14-7.00

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 16, August 25, 2024
Section 2 CCR 601-14-7.00 - Truck Chain Up, Truck Chain Down and Inspection Stations
7.01 The Department shall designate the locations of chain inspection stations.
7.02 The Department may designate Authorized Service Vehicles to sell, mount, and assist in mounting chains in compliance with these rules at certain chain-up stations.
7.03 The Department or law enforcement personnel may control the reentry of vehicles from a chain station or inspection station to the state highway in such a manner as to enhance the flow of traffic and ensure the safety of the travelling public.
7.04 All vehicles subject to the Passenger Vehicle Traction and/or Chain law applicable at the time may be subject to inspection by Department personnel or appropriate law enforcement personnel for compliance with the chain law or Passenger Vehicle Traction Law before proceeding on the state highway.
7.05 Passenger vehicles shall chain up at safe locations in rest areas or locations with public access off the main line of traffic. It is recommended that Passenger Vehicles not affix chains in areas designated for commercial vehicles.
7.06 If any vehicle is not in compliance, law enforcement or Department personnel may:
7.06.1 Hold the vehicle in the inspection or chain area;
7.06.2 Require the driver of the vehicle to reverse its direction of travel or stop travel; or
7.06.3 Be required to retain a private towing service to convey the vehicle through the area covered by the chain law implementation.

2 CCR 601-14-7.00

42 CR 14, July 25, 2019, effective 8/14/2019
43 CR 04, February 25, 2020, effective 3/16/2020