Utah News spotted this story published November 11, 2026 at Utah News Dispatch. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
“Nobody should have to be an expert on tires or traction laws to know whether they’re prepared for winter driving,” UDOT Traveler Information Director Becky Parker said in a prepared statement. In 2025, the Utah Legislature passed HB196, which allows UDOT officials to enforce traction requirements up to 24 hours before a storm begins.