Section 61-9-436 - Certain vehicles to carry tire traction devices during winter months(1)(a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b), from October 1 through April 30, a person operating a motor truck of 26,001 GVW or greater towing a trailer on a mountain pass or on a similar stretch of highway designated by the department of transportation as a place where traction control devices are potentially required shall carry in the vehicle approved traction control devices prescribed by the department.(b) The requirement of subsection (1)(a) does not apply to a vehicle with four-wheel drive.(2) A person who violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of $225 for a first offense and not less than $225 or more than $500 for subsequent offenses.(3) The department may adopt administrative rules to implement this section.Added by Laws 2023, Ch. 528,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2023.