The Legality of Tire Chains

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The Legality of Tire Chains
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• Tire chains are chains that are fitted on vehicle
  tires to help the vehicle drive through areas
  that have heavy snow. These chains increase
  traction and grip, making it safer and reducing
  the chances of accidents. Vehicles whose tires
  are fitted with chains are less likely to lose
  control on snow.

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• These chains are not permanently fitted on the
  tires. They are usually tightly fitted so that
  they dont get dislodged when the vehicle is
  moving. They vary with different provinces and
  they are determined by the weather condition. We
  will discuss these laws according to every
  Province and territory.

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Alberta

• In this Province, there are no rules concerning
  the usage or prohibition of tire chains. This
  means that you can use them or decide not to.
  However, if you use them to damage the roads, you
  can be prosecuted for the damages you've caused.

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British Columbia

• In British Columbia, tire chains are used when
  needed and in most routes during winter. The
  Ministry of Transport sometimes limits the
  citizens to use tire chains on some roads.
  Violation of the requirements will cause the
  police to ticket you. These, tire chains are
  mostly allowed from Oct to April. There are road
  signs near mountains where weather changes occur
  unexpectedly. Commercial drivers are required to
  carry tire chains especially during winter.

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New Brunswick

• In New Brunswick, the usage of tire chains is
  required throughout except May to Oct during
  summer.

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Manitoba

• In Manitoba, using tire chains is not mandatory.
  However, if you feel you want to fit them on your
  tires because of your safety, you can use them.

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Ontario

• In Ontario, chain tires are only allowed from
  Sept to May. The regulations in this Province are
  a bit tricky because a driver must -
• Be a resident of Ontario
• Have a business in Northern parts of the Province
• Have authority to use them
• For you to use the tire chains in Ontario and you
  are not a resident, your vehicle must have been
  in the Province for the past 30 days.

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Quebec

• In Quebec, the regulations of the road are a bit
  different from other provinces. In this Province,
  the emergency vehicles, snow removal vehicles,
  and tractors are the only vehicles to use tire
  chains.
• As for the other vehicles like passenger
  vehicles, they are allowed to have the chains
  from Oct to May. Whereas when handling heavy
  vehicles, the Province has not set any
  regulations.

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Nova Scotia

• In Nova Scotia, youre permitted to use the tire
  chains if the road is icy or the weather
  condition is snowy which may cause the vehicles
  to slide.

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Nunavut

• Drivers in Nunavut can decide to use or not to
  use the tire chains.

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Northwest Territories

• In this Province, tire chains are only used
  during snow and icy conditions.

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Saskatchewan

• There no existing regulations addressing the use
  of tire chains Saskatchewan. However, the drivers
  can use the chains when needful.

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Yukon

• In this Province, there are no laws concerning
  tire chains so drivers can use or decide not to.
  However, it is recommended that a driver uses
  tire chains on the snowy highway for safety.

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Prince Edward Island

• Chains are permitted as long as they dont damage
  the roads.

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Newfoundland and Labrador

• In Newfound, the provincial regulations demand
  that no vehicles can be driven on the highway,
  which has snow without tire chain being fitted on
  the axle. The minister may order those vehicles
  that are not equipped with the chains to desist
  from using the highway during winter. Failing to
  use tire chains on highways that have snows can
  attract a fine.

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Benefits of Tire Chains

• They increase traction in snow. Tire chains are
  very efficient during heavy snow conditions, and
  the traction they offer cannot be found in
  regular tires.
• Tire chains are so powerful that they help to
  breakdown the ice when on transit.
• Tire chains give the vehicle grip when turning.
  It's easy to drive through the snow when moving
  in a straight line, as opposed to turning. The
  chains, therefore, ensure safety when the vehicle
  is turning.
• Tire chains are beneficial because they reduce
  driving time. It can take you more extended hours
  to drive through the snow, but with the chains,
  the driving period is shortened.

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Conclusion

• Tire chains are not used under all weather
  conditions, but only when weather conditions have
  changed drastically or when there is torrential
  snow downpour. If you live in areas where there
  is snow throughout and you don't have the tire
  chains, you may consider buying them.

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Contact details

• Company name Toronto Trailers Inc.
• Address 6221 Hwy 7 unit 2, Woodbridge, ON, L4H
  0K8, Canada
• Phone Number 416-477-5488
• Email info_at_torontotrailers.com
• Website https//www.torontotrailers.com/product-c
  ategory/clearance-sale/