co-co-2026-00431: RULES GOVERNING CHAIN LAW AND PASSENGER VEHICLE TRACTION LAW REQUIREMENTS ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM

Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket Skip to content  |  About Secretary Griswold  |  Español   Home  Colorado Revised Statutes  Search  Browse  Colorado Register  eDocket  Log in  Contact Us Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket Official Publication of the State Administrative Rules (24-4-103(11) C.R.S.) Details of Tracking Number   2026-00431 CCR details Tracking Number 2026-00431 Type of Filing Permanent Rule Department 600 Department of Transportation Agency 601 Transportation Commission and Office of Transportation Safety CCR Number 2 CCR 601-14 CCR Title RULES GOVERNING CHAIN LAW AND PASSENGER VEHICLE TRACTION LAW REQUIREMENTS ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM Proposed rule Notice Filed with SOS 09/15/2026 Rule ProposedRuleAttach2026-00431.docx Statutory Authority C.R.S. Section 43-2-150 Description of Subjects/Issues C.R.S. Section 43-2-150 now allows installation or removal of tire chains or alternate traction devices (ATDs) at a location designated in the permit on state highways. The law requires the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to create rules to effectuate this new permit process. Accordingly, CDOT has updated the current chain rules. The updated rules: (a) contain the procedures for issuing and revoking a permit and the requirements to be issued a permit, including laying out permittee responsibilities; (b) include safety requirements inducing that the individuals installing tire chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATD) must wear reflective clothing and use appropriate signs and traffic control devices; (c) clarify that Tire Cables as ATDs on Commercial Motor Vehicles are permitted on a tandem power drive axle combination with super single tires only if they have a chain on one axle and have cables or chains on the second axle; and (d) define Tow Tuck and Vehicle Recovery Unit and clarify that both are exempt from certain parts of these rules under certain circumstances. Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? Hearing Date 10/22/2026 Hearing Time 12:00 PM Hearing Location Zoom https://www.codot.gov/business/rules/proposed-rules Contact Name Herman Stockinger Contact Title Deputy Director and Director of Policy Contact Telephone 720-810-6934 Contact email herman.stockinger@state.co.us Adopted rule Adopted Rules Redline AGO requested date          Terms & conditions | Accessibility statement | Browser compatibility