South Lake Tahoe Municipal Code Art. IX Chain Control Zone

No person shall operate a motor vehicle without tire traction devices on the following streets during times when the police chief has issued an order activating the chain control zone and chain control zone signage is in place:

Streets east of Pioneer Trail between the intersection with Price Road and the intersection with Keller Road:

A. Ski Run Boulevard south of Pioneer Trail;

B. Wildwood Avenue south of Pioneer Trail;

C. Keller Road south of Pioneer Trail;

D. Needle Peak Road;

E. Saddle Road; and

F. Regina Road.

(Ord. 1176 § 1)

A. Tire traction devices are devices or mechanisms having a composition and design capable of improving vehicle traction, braking, and cornering ability upon snow or ice-covered surfaces, such as chains or cables. Tire traction devices shall meet the requirements in California Vehicle Code Section 605, as may be amended from time to time.

B. Snow-tread tires shall be of a type and design manufactured for use on snow as a replacement for tire traction devices, shall be in good condition, and shall bear the marking of M-S, M/S, or other marking indicating that the tire was manufactured for use on snow.

C. When the chain control zone is activated and chain control signage is in place, tire traction devices shall be placed on at least two drive wheels, or, in the alternative, four-wheel drive vehicles may be equipped with snow-tread tires on all four wheels.

(Ord. 1176 § 1)

Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be guilty of an infraction and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $205.00 or a greater amount set by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 1176 § 1)