I think the government “should play baby sitter” because the passes being closed has a large impact on the local communities, people that rely on it as their commute, and also transportation of goods. And most importantly, the person causing accidents because they thought their AWD with summer tires and no chains was good enough, is putting the lives of everyone else on the road at risk by driving with an unprepared vehicle. It’s not so simple.

Perhaps a fine isn’t the solution. But traction tires, chains, etc being required when conditions justify it, is absolutely necessary.