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New Chain Laws Enforced to Prevent I-70 Winter Closures

11/24/2025

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The Colorado Department of Transportation enforces expanded chain and traction laws covering I-70 and U.S. Route 285 to prevent winter closures.
Last winter, the laws were activated 530 times on I-70.
At the Dumont Port of Entry, state troopers inspect commercial vehicles for compliance and issue citations to drivers without chains.
Recent operations found 31 of 300 vehicles non-compliant, chiefly out-of-state drivers unaware of the requirements, with fines over $1,000.

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Story summary

The Colorado Department of Transportation enforces expanded chain and traction laws covering I-70 and U.S. Route 285 to prevent winter closures.
Last winter, the laws were activated 530 times on I-70.
At the Dumont Port of Entry, state troopers inspect commercial vehicles for compliance and issue citations to drivers without chains.
Recent operations found 31 of 300 vehicles non-compliant, chiefly out-of-state drivers unaware of the requirements, with fines over $1,000.