With the goal of reducing traffic accidents on state roads, Colorado passed a new vehicle installation law Chains on car tires during the winterOtherwise, drivers may be fined up to $650.
The new law, SB69, applies to all motorists in Colorado States that drivers must have winter tires or chains To avoid accidents on icy or snow-covered roads, especially in the I-70 corridor.
This bill became official in early 2025, and will go into effect as soon as snow begins to fall in the state and roads and streets are covered in ice.
Anyone driving without the necessary equipment could be fined $130, while anyone who has an accident, such as a skid or spin out of control, results in the road being closed. You could be fined up to $650According to The sun.
The goal of this initiative is – Reducing accidents on state roadsAs well as avoiding traffic jams that can last for several hours, as happened in February 2025, due to a collision on a highway during President’s Day, which left drivers stranded for nine hours, according to the network. kg.
according to Denver 7These changes to Colorado’s towing laws as well Applies to drivers and car rentalswho are usually involved in most winter accidents.
The rules state that Renters of rental vehicles must inform customers About the new provisions in three different ways: orally, in clear explanation through mobile applications for online check-in or through a visible physical notification inside the vehicle.
For example, he noted that the company’s enterprise plans Hang tags on rearview mirrors To clearly indicate whether the vehicle is approved for driving on mountain roads.
New toHey don’t demand car rental companies Provides tire chains or other equipment to customers, but requires the vehicle to have tires with a tread depth of at least 3/16, and they must be winter, mud, or all-weather tires.
A Democratic state senator and a major promoter of reform, Dylan Roberts He shared with the media that the goal of this new law is so that drivers who come from another state and do not have much experience driving on snow have clearer Colorado laws and give them more options if they need them.
In addition to Colorado’s traction law, there is Other driving laws that will apply from December 1, 2025in the winter, in the state and the rest of the country, according to The sun.