Are snow chains legal in Michigan? What the vehicle code says

With snow falling in Michigan it won't be long until roads are slick and traction is hard to come by.

Some residents may be wondering if it's legal to use snow chains to combat slippery roads. In Michigan, there are only certain weather conditions in which snow chains are allowed.

Snow chains — metal chains that wrap around a tires to provide better traction in snowy or icy conditions — are a common tire accessory nationally, especially in mountainous states.

Laws vary, though, on their use. In Vermont , the Chain Up Law requires large vehicles to use chains in hazardous winter weather. In Utah , vehicles are not permitted to drive on certain highways unless they are equipped with traction devices such as chains.

In Michigan, snow chains are legal , but drivers can only use them