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>You can write a law saying all vehicles need winterized tires during that time of year. As a matter of fact, Quebec already has one[1]. >But how exactly woul
by krger 3y ago
>You can write a law saying all vehicles need winterized tires during that time of year.
As a matter of fact, Quebec already has one[1].
>But how exactly would you enforce it?
The easiest way is probably similar to inspection sticker enforcement: by having the responding officer check the tires whenever a driver goes off the road, gets in an accident, or is otherwise pulled over. No winter tires? Enjoy a fat fine.
Will some drivers get away with it? Of course. You're never going to get 100% compliance. There are still people who live in states other than New Hampshire that still don't wear their seat belts.
[1]: https://www.quebec.ca/en/transports/traffic-road-safety/driving-in-winter/requirements-for-winter-tires https://www.quebec.ca/en/transports/traffic-road-safety/driv...
- Ichthypresbyter 3y ago>As a matter of fact, Quebec already has one. So does Colorado [0], though only on certain roads. It's always in effect from September to May on I-70 west of Denver, and the state police can put it into effect on other roads when needed. Though it's not great in terms of requirements- 4WD vehicles don't need winter tires, and M+S rated tires are considered sufficient on a 2WD vehicle. [0]https://www.codot.gov/travel/winter-driving/tractionlaw https://www.codot.gov/travel/winter-driving/tractionlaw