Oregon "CARRY CHAINS" requirement ?
I totally understand the need for safety on our highways in adverse conditions; I will not drive the BUS when even a little slippery. With that said, when does the requirement cease? I want to travel ...
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In 44 1/2 years in a truck, crossing I-84 more times than I can count I have been checked physically one time. This was near the start of carry season near Hood River, OR. At the time I was dragging doubles around with a three axle tractor. I had to lay out chains on ground so Smokey could count them and inspect condition. I laid out three 3-railers, and 8 singles. Smokey was strutting around like a peacock with a big smirk on his face. He made a comment about delaying me told him that when I got back in truck I was going to enter 40 minuets for chain time and is would pay $22.50/hr. Grin disappeared as did I.
Been through the drive by checks several times and as long as they saw chains in the rack they were happy. Could have wrapped a tow chain around the rack several times and they would have never known the difference.
Never known or heard of a non-commercial vehicle getting checked but never asked anyone either. Now if your caught barefoot when the sign is up, all bets are off especially when you get twisted up and rightfully so.
As far as myself I don't carry them, figure I'll wait it out. Driven too many miles in foul weather, why do so now?
Been through the drive by checks several times and as long as they saw chains in the rack they were happy. Could have wrapped a tow chain around the rack several times and they would have never known the difference.
Never known or heard of a non-commercial vehicle getting checked but never asked anyone either. Now if your caught barefoot when the sign is up, all bets are off especially when you get twisted up and rightfully so.
As far as myself I don't carry them, figure I'll wait it out. Driven too many miles in foul weather, why do so now?
