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mommaletitbe t1_j126324 wrote

At the Oregon passes like Santiam, when ODOT's sign says "Carry Chains" they mean it. Even if you are not required to chain up, you will be fined $888 for not having chains in your vehicle in case you need them. I've heard numerous people express regret after paying that hefty fine.

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revilo825 OP t1_j128kaf wrote

That is nice to know. How do they enforce it? Do they stop everyone and check their vehicles? Or is it just if they happen to be doing a stop for another reason?

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mommaletitbe t1_j129jr8 wrote

Two stories told by friends were of slight spinouts , one at the top of the pass, the other on the downhill side. When they called for help the police arrived quickly and they were ticketed. Don't know about the others. I've never seen any law enforcement car on any pass. Just went over two different ones about 10 days ago. Both were snowpacked, I didn't chain up, but had no problems.

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revilo825 OP t1_j12f0a4 wrote

That makes sense. I think that is a good policy to ticket at that point. Just wish there was something more preventative. I guess just getting the word out, for now 😔

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