61-9-436. Certain vehicles to carry tire traction devices during winter months.
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61-9-436 . Certain vehicles to carry tire traction devices during winter months.
(a)Except as provided in subsection (1)(b), from October 1 through April 30, a person operating a motor truck of 26,001 GVW or greater towing a trailer on a mountain pass or on a similar stretch of highway designated by the department of transportation as a place where traction control devices are potentially required shall carry in the vehicle approved traction control devices prescribed by the department.
(b)The requirement of subsection (1)(a) does not apply to a vehicle with four-wheel drive.
(2)A person who violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of $225 for a first offense and not less than $225 or more than $500 for subsequent offenses.
(3)The department may adopt administrative rules to implement this section.