OTA Dispatch Issue 4, 2021

18 Oregon Trucking Associations, Inc. Oregon Truck Dispatch Oregon Chain Law ...AS IT DOES every year. That means that trucks traveling around the state need to be prepared. If they’re not, they could pay a steep penalty as they try to get over Oregon’s steep mountain passes, given the substantial hike to the fine. Drivers who disobey the signs requiring chains or traction tires to be carried are subject to a class C traffic violation. Not using chains or traction tires when signs require them could result in a specific fine traffic violation with a penalty of $880. Oregon’s chain law applies to all highways throughout the state. When you drive in winter conditions, you may see signs telling you to carry chains or traction tires and when you are required to use them. In some areas, lighted message signs also will advise you about chaining up. Traction tires may be used in place of chains on vehicles rated at 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or less and that are not towing or being towed. Snow Zone Signs & What They Mean You must have chains or traction tires in or on your vehicle and they must be the right size for your vehicle and of sufficient number to comply with the minimum chain requirements. You must use chains if your vehicle is rated 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) or less and is towing. You must use chains on any single drive axle vehicle rated over 10,000 pounds GVW whether towing or not. Chains must also be used on the trailer or vehicle being towed as described under minimum chain requirements. You must use chains if your vehicle is towing or rated more than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW). Chains must also be used on a trailer or vehicle being towed as described under minimum chain requirements. You must use chains if your vehicle is towing or is rated over 10,000 pounds GVW. Chains must also be used on a trailer or vehicle being towed as described under minimum chain requirements. If your vehicle is rated 10,000 pounds GVW or less and is not towing, you must use chains or traction tires. For more information on minimum chain requirements and other details, go to www.tripcheck.com/pages/chain-law.