Just wondering if Autosock is acceptable in BC in place of tire chain. Yes, the autosock is acceptable in BC in the place of a tire chain. Thanks for connecting with us here! Does a large motorhome require snow tires or is it sufficient to carry tire chains.
In those cases, chains are required instead. Hope this helps. I purchased cables , not chains and would like to know if I need to return the cables ad buy chains instead. The function of the cables is the same as those of chains and so they are acceptable. It is recommended that commercial vehicles use steel link chains as they have been proven to provide superior traction and prevent lateral slippage.
Cable style chains are permitted if used in conjunction with steel link chains which have been installed on the outside of a drive axle. Cable chains do not provide adequate traction on roads with sloped curves super elevated curves on their own and can actually cause a vehicle to slide.
Thanks for catching this. When we replied to this comment in , cable style chains were acceptable. However, in September of , regulatory language was changed to the wording you quoted here.
Our winter tires website was subsequently updated with the new language but we must have overlooked this comment. To clarify — cable chains are permitted only if used in conjunction with steel link chains as cable chains do not provide adequate traction on roads with sloped curves.
Hope that this helps and if you have any other questions, let us know. We are driving south for the winter in a pickup truck but will have to use the Hope Princeton highway. Is carrying chains sufficient for our 1 day trip? Chances are there will be no snow on the road and in that case do they even check? Bringing along chains just in case would be a good extra step, and we encourage you to check DriveBC before you go so that you are informed of current road conditions.
Are all highways in BC marked with winter driving condition signs? Will the RCMP be checking all vehicles, or only if you are involved in an accident? Fraser Valley between Highway 7 and the USA border from just west to Hope, BC on out to where the greater Vancouver area meets the sea… including Horseshoe Bay, the East Coast of Vancouver Island from Victoria to Campbell River excluding the Malahat and located adjacent to Highway 1 and Highway 19 along this route, and within the city limits of the cities in BC, unless stated otherwise by a cities bylaws.
Please look on the maps at the link above for details. The BC RCMP have the authority to ticket or turn around vehicles that are not properly equipped for severe winter driving, as well as if a vehicle is involved in an accident. Hope that this information is helpful — thanks for connecting with us here. Can you please divide your response to properly delimit the three excluded areas? It gets very confusing, especially toward the end, where you have embedded exclusions i.
I recommend bullet points or separate lines. Thank you. Thanks for quoting the laws and giving the rote answer about winter tires. You have not addressed the concerns of the previous writers. I now understand motorcycles are not legally allowed on most Hwys after Oct 1 and I have to install my winter tires when temperature are well above those recommended by the tire manufacturers. Commercial vehicles only need to carry chains.
How much time and tax dollars were spent to poorly rewrite this law? As you know tire manufacturers do not make winter tires for most motorcycles. Under the Transportation Act, the minister can, by placing signs, prohibit vehicles that are not equipped with winter tires from a highway. The signs do not show motorcycles. The minister said that motorcyclists must apply common sense and not travel in inclement conditions.
In severe winter conditions, police may turn all vehicles around if they think the tires are unsafe for conditions; this includes motorcycles.
Thanks for connecting with us here, we hope that this helps! Uhaul will only supply all-season tires on their vehicles and trailers. Thank you…. Thanks for checking in. Chains are handy for trailers as they prevent the trailer from slipping sideways at slow speeds when a vehicle traverses curves, which are often super-elevated sloped to make the curve easier to negotiate at speed. Until the new sign in this posting came along this year the instructions for the winter months were winter tires or carry chains.
I carried chains and in the worst months had snow tires on. It is very difficult to determine from your article whether carrying chains is legally enough anymore. I am hoping that the situation is as it was i. If you have changed the law then I think it is very unsatisfactory since over the last week i would have been required to use fast wearing winter tires with inferior roadholding in 20 deg temperatures.
I suspect that the law hasnt changed. I am not interested in wasting your time on hat you think is the best technological solution -I just want to know whether the I can get fined or anything with just chains.
I understand that the cope can send me back if consitions and my car equipment warrant -but thy can do that anyway. It may be neat and tidy — but it brings the law into disrepute and its sloppy! With respect Peter Smy. Only carrying chains in a vehicle that is not equipped with the appropriate tires is not permitted on signed highways.
This new requirement has not been thought through properly. This leads to the absurd situation where a Kelowna resident cannot drive over the Bennett bridge which is part of Hwy 97 to get to West Kelowna, on a typical warm October day. Does this apply to motorcycles? If so, it means that all motorcycles are banned from nearly all provincial highways for 6 months of the year, including those nice warm 20 degree Fall riding days we get here in the okanagan valley!
Motorcyclists are classified under the passenger vehicle category in the Motor Vehicle Act and therefore subject to the same restrictions as cars. Hi there Jared — thanks for your question. Cheers Reply. Hello Jeff, The chain up sign on Hemlock Valley Road applies to all vehicles travelling on this road.
Good morning! Ron Reply. Hi Ron, Thanks for your comment — your question sounds like a great one for our Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement group.
Hi Can you please update sikanni chief hill chain up effect on this site? Thanks, Rob Reply. Hi Rob, Thanks for checking in with us. Thank you for the response! Hello, I will be towing a utility trailer car trailer over the coquihalla this week, which is before the March 31st deadline for winter tire restrictions. Hi Sean, As long as the hauling vehicle has proper tires you are allowed to tow your utility trailer with its standard tires.
Hello Shawn, Thank you for connecting with us here. Hi Zari, Thanks for connecting with us here. Hi Chris, Good question! Has this engineering review been completed? Has this engineering review taken place, is there any results that can be shared? If you think you have received the wrong size just give us a call so we can arrange to exchange them for a better fitting set.
Our budget range are perfect for getting you out of trouble, both here and abroad and will ensure you meet all legal requirements when driving in Europe and on mountain roads. Our Premium range of snow chains are made of high tensile steel, so are more hardwearing and come with a 5 year warranty. They also offer variations in the ease of fitting and removal, as well as catering for vehicles with limited clearances.
We also sell snow socks; a textile sock that wraps around the wheel to give increased grip in snowy conditions. They are easy to fit and are a great solution for local use. Nowadays most snow chains are easy to fit, although we strongly recommend you practice fitting them in the dry before you are faced with roadside fitting in the snow.
Both our budget chains and some high tensile steel chains Our Polar Range, Zip Transport, CK7 range and the XD range can be fitted without moving the vehicle, but will need to be manually tensioned. Manual tensioning means that you need to fit the chains, drive forward for approximately 50m minimum 10m then get out to re-tighten the chain. Clearance describes the amount of space there is between the wheel and any obstructions, such as the bodywork, braking systems or suspension of a vehicle.
A standard 9mm car chain would require a gap of about 15mm between the inner edge of the tyre and any obstructions to allow for movement of the chain Our standard 4x4 or van chains protrude 16mm from the wheel and would therefore need a minimum 21mm of clearance.
Snow chains are sold in pairs and need to be fitted to the drive wheels. This is generally seen as sufficient and meets the legal requirements on mainland Europe and mountain roads.
However, with some vehicles it is recommended to use four snow chains, or chains and socks two sets for additional traction — see below:. Although a single set of chains would meet legal requirements on snow covered roads in mainland Europe, the handling of a rear wheel drive vehicle can be difficult on snow and ice.
The chains need to be fitted to the rear wheels, meaning the steering wheels are left with no traction assistance. This can be exacerbated when a vehicle is heavily loaded in the boot and therefore it may be advisable to fit a second set of chains if clearance allows or a set of snow socks to the front wheels in order to improve handling. Legally, it is only necessary to have snow chains for one axle when travelling in mountain areas.
However, when driving a 4 x 4 some drivers prefer to use 4 chains two sets. Although in most conditions a single set of chains will provide enough traction, there are significant benefits with using two sets. It is important to refer to your vehicle handbook, as some manufacturers recommend fitting two pairs. On a four wheel drive vehicle snow chains are generally fitted to the front wheels, but this can vary so please check the manufacturers handbook for advice.
If there is restricted space between the wheel and the suspension or bodywork of the vehicle at the front, then the snow chains may either need to be fitted to the rear or a specialist chain used.
There are chains designed specifically for vehicles with reduced clearance, such as our XG Pro or K-Summits.
A K-Summit has been designed for vehicles that have no internal clearance, as they are fixed to the wheel bolts and no part of the chain sits on the inside tyre wall. Some vehicles have very little space between the wheel and the suspension of the vehicle or other obstructions, meaning the chains could come into contact with the bodywork, braking systems or suspension with serious consequences.
Keep in mind that a chain sits over the rubber of the tyre, thus any obstruction which comes close on any side of the tyre could be an issue. While driving cautiously and leaving plenty of time for your commute are essential to getting to your destination safely in winter weather, there are also alterations you can make to your vehicle to help you more easily handle challenging road conditions.
For most of its vehicles, Honda recommends snow tires or chains to help you through snowy or icy driving conditions. As you probably expect, snow tires provide better grip and improved braking. Snow tires are softer and utilize grippier rubber, thus offering better traction on snow or ice. They also feature much deeper treads. It always pays to be careful when driving in freezing conditions, but chains require a whole new level of attention and care.
When on, the car should not be driven above 30 miles per hour and you have to be mindful of curbs when parking. On two-wheel drive vehicles, chains must be attached to wheels on the drive axle, but ideally you get them on all four. Four-wheel drive vehicles should have chains installed on all tires.
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