Pennsylvania Department Of Transportation Issues Restrictions For Roads

>>Pennsylvania Department Of Transportation Issues Restrictions For Roads

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What Vehicles Are Restricted?

Tier 3

Tier 1 and 2, plus the following: (see below)

All CMVs towing loaded tandem trailers regardless of the availability of chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs).
All other loaded CMVs except for:
- Those carrying full coverage tire chains for at least two drive wheels, or
- Those with approved Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs)*

(Wilkes-Barre, PA) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Turnpike Commission are implementing new restrictions for drivers as the winter storm hits the state. Depending on changing conditions, the speed limit is being reduced for nearly all interstates statewide to 45-miles-per-hour for most vehicles, including those pulling a trailer. However, officials say they want everybody to stay home as this is a major storm and being out on the roads is not the best idea.

Tier 1

Tractors without trailers
Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers, or tank trailers
- NOTE: A lightly loaded CMV is defined as a vehicle that is less than 1/3rd of the GVWR (vehicle weight and cargo weight combined)
Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers
Enclosed cargo delivery trucks that meet the definition of a CMV
Passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pick-up trucks, etc.) towing trailers, to include:
- Recreational travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers
- Enclosed cargo trailers
- Open cargo trailers
- Vehicle transport trailers
Recreational vehicles/motorhomes
School buses, commercial buses, and motor coaches without available chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs)*
Motorcycles

Tier 2

Tier 1, plus the following:

CMVs towing loaded tandem trailers without chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs)*
All school buses, commercial buses, and motor coaches regardless of the availability of chains or ATDs

Tier 3

Tier 1 and 2, plus the following:

All CMVs towing loaded tandem trailers regardless of the availability of chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs).
All other loaded CMVs except for:
- Those carrying full coverage tire chains for at least two drive wheels, or
- Those with approved Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs)*

Tier 4

Tier 1, 2, and 3, plus the following:

All CMVs regardless of loading or availability of tire chains or approved Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs)
Referred to as a complete CMV restriction

Tier 5

Tier 1, 2, 3, and 4, plus the following:

All passenger vehicles

* Tire chains or ATDs do not need to be installed, but need to be readily available for use should the vehicle become stuck and not be able to move because of poor traction.

The only allowable exception to CMV restrictions are vehicles traveling for life/safety emergencies as a result of the storm, such as utility company vehicles responding to power outages. All exceptions must be coordinated through PEMA.