No. 41911 (5-year Review): Rule R920-6. Snow Tire and Chain Requirements

DAR File No.: 41911
Filed: 07/07/2017 12:43:36 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Authority for this rule is in Sections 72-1-201 and 72-3-102; Title 72, Chapter 4, Part 1, Transportation Code; and Sections 41-6a-302 and 41-6a-1636 of the Utah Code.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The agency has not received any written comments during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Section 41-6a-1636 requires the Department of Transportation to make rules to permit the use of tires on a vehicle having protuberances other than rubber, if the department concludes that protuberances do not damage the highway significantly or constitute a hazard to life, health, or property is still effective. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Transportation
Operations, Traffic and Safety
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-5998

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Christine Newman at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• James Palmer at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4000, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Linda Hull at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4253, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

07/07/2017

Authorized by:

Carlos Braceras, Executive Director

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