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Colorado winter driving rules?
« on: January 28, 2009, 01:13:32 am »
Does anyone know firsthand if Colorado has laws/rules to restrict the access in the ski resorts area to 4WD vehicles or requires chains on FWD during the winter time?
I know in some states, for certain roads, during the winter time they do that.

The reason I'm asking is because a compact SUV rental is 4 times higher than a compact or mid-size. If it's not a must (by law) to have 4WD I would not spend the money unnecessary.
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Re: Colorado winter driving rules?
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2009, 06:38:53 am »
Quote from: carcrazy on January 28, 2009, 01:13:32 am
Does anyone know firsthand if Colorado has laws/rules to restrict the access in the ski resorts area to 4WD vehicles or requires chains on FWD during the winter time?
I know in some states, for certain roads, during the winter time they do that.

The reason I'm asking is because a compact SUV rental is 4 times higher than a compact or mid-size. If it's not a must (by law) to have 4WD I would not spend the money unnecessary.


I would call the resort and ask.
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Re: Colorado winter driving rules?
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2009, 06:45:34 am »
Quote from: carcrazy on January 28, 2009, 01:13:32 am
Does anyone know firsthand if Colorado has laws/rules to restrict the access in the ski resorts area to 4WD vehicles or requires chains on FWD during the winter time?

The last time I was there they did have signs/flashing light in the passes to indicate that winter tires and/or chains were mandatory.

So I'm thinking it is area dependent although to get into most ski areas you will probably have to cross at least one pass.
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Re: Colorado winter driving rules?
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2009, 08:14:22 am »
Just bring your canadian passport, that should qualify you ;)
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