Winter Driving Tips

• Chain Controls
• Chain Installation Chart
• Mountain Pass Closures
• Snow and Ice Control Program
• Department of Water Resources Snow Conditions

Related Links

• Truck Network Map
• Report a Maintenance Problem
• Other DOTs
• Traveler Information
• Traffic Videos
• Adopt-a-Highway
• Roadside Rest Areas

Road Information - Winter Driving Tips - Chain Installation

Before driving, check with the Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) 800.427.7623

Chain Installation Chart

The chain installation chart for all vehicles is presented here in Adobe Portable Document format. If you do not have the most current Acrobat Reader from Adobe click here to download.

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PREVENT ANY VEHICLE FROM ENTERING A CHAIN CONTROL AREA WHEN IT IS DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WILL EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN SAFELY TRAVELING THE AREA.