Are they Illegal in any other states?
2006-12-06 02:06:23 · 8 answers · asked by texdad04 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Many states have made both chains and studded tires illegal due to the damage they cause to pavement when the roads are snow free. People just don't bother to stop and take chains off when they aren't needed, so to combat the damage many just made them not legal to use.
A good snow tire with an aggressive tread will do almost as good a job as chains without the potential for damage.
2006-12-06 02:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Studded Tires Ohio
2016-11-11 04:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by cely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tire chains are NOT illegal in Ohio. The law only prohibits the use of studded tires. A quick web search "are tire chains illegal in Ohio" will provide all you need to know. Hope this helps and stay safe!
2015-10-08 01:49:28 · answer #3 · answered by Dan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your little car might not damage the road much with chains, but think about an 18-wheel semi-truck. Same rules apply.
Chains are mandatory in some mountain states during times of high snowfall. California even puts up informal roadblocks on I-80, complete with a portable building sitting in the passing lane... and they threaten to turn you back if you don't have chains. Yes it does gouge up the freeway lanes...
2006-12-06 12:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by Wolf Harper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, they are illegal in many states, and the reason is that they damage the roads.
2006-12-06 02:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by non_apologetic_american 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Took 7 years for you to finally get a REAL answer to your question. NO!! Between Nov. 1 and Apr. 15 they can be used as needed. I refer you to the following:
Ohio Revised Code 5589.081 Studded tires - prohibited acts.
(A) For purposes of this section, "studded tire" means any tire designed for use on a vehicle and equipped with metal studs or studs of wear-resisting material that project beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire; and "motor vehicle," "street or highway," "public safety vehicle," and "school bus" have the same meanings as given those terms in section 4511.01 of the Revised Code.
(B)
(1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, no person shall operate any motor vehicle, other than a public safety vehicle or school bus, that is equipped with studded tires on any street or highway in this state, except during the period extending from the first day of November of each year through the fifteenth day of April of the succeeding year.
(2) A person may operate a motor vehicle that is equipped with retractable studded tires with the studs retracted at any time of the year, but shall operate the motor vehicle with the studs extended only as provided in division (B)(1) of this section.
(C) This section does not apply to the use of tire chains when there is snow or ice on the streets or highways where such chains are being used, or the immediate vicinity thereof.
Effective Date: 03-12-1975; 2008 SB44 08-22-2008
2013-11-27 15:40:40 · answer #6 · answered by Chris V 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Ohio - Permissible when there is ice and/or snow on the roadway were you are driving or in the immediate vicinity, if you deem it necessary.
2016-01-17 07:50:38 · answer #7 · answered by Jeremy Hawk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damage caused. need I say more
2006-12-06 02:53:05 · answer #8 · answered by joe pilot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋