No. 30303: R920-6. Snow Tire and Chain Requirements

DAR File No.: 30303
Filed: 08/13/2007, 09:22
Received by: NL

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:

Section 72-1-201 gives the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) the responsibility for road safety. Section 72-3-102 gives UDOT jurisdiction and control over all state roads. Section 41-61-302 allows UDOT to place and maintain traffic control devices on state roads.

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

No written comments have been received.

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

The rule is necessary in order to safeguard the life, health, property, and welfare of citizens while using passenger ropeways. Failure to keep this rule would likely result in an increase of injuries and accidents. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division 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:

Maureen Short at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

John R. Njord, Executive Director