Arkansas Tire Chain Laws

How Arkansas handles chains

Arkansas has no chain-up law for trucks. Chains are permitted, not required. You may run tire chains of reasonable proportions when snow or ice makes them needed for safety (Ark. Code 27-37-401). ARDOT posts no R-1 levels or 'Chains Required' signs. The Ozarks and Ouachitas are where you would chain by choice, like I-49 grades and I-40 through the Boston Mountains. Check IDriveArkansas.com or 511.

When, where, and what counts

• When required: Optional. ARDOT posts no chain order and no chain-control signs. Chains are allowed for traction in snow and ice, never required.
• Where: No mandate. The Ozarks and Ouachitas are where you might chain by choice: I-49 over the Bobby Hopper Tunnel grade, US-71, and I-40 through the Boston Mountains.
• Applies to: No CMV chain mandate. The permissive rule applies to any vehicle, with no weight threshold.
• Chains vs traction devices: Chains of reasonable proportions are allowed when snow or ice makes them needed for safety (Ark. Code 27-37-401). Metal tires touching the road are otherwise barred. No posted device tiers, so cable chains or AutoSock are a driver choice.
• Check the live order: ARDOT at IDriveArkansas.com, or dial 511.
• Fine: No chain-up fine, because chains are not required. Chains are optional for safety.

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