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In reply to the discussion: What do I do? --I live in Pennsylvania and we are expecting 8-10 inches possible 12 " of snow. [View all]FreakinDJ
(17,644 posts)37. They are legal and required in the State of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania - One set of chains or snow tires is required when vehicles are likely to encounter any adverse weather conditions which may require chains. They must consist of not less than five cross chains and must not project more than an inch on the outside surface of the wheel.
http://www.tirechainsupply.com/tire-chain-laws.html
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What do I do? --I live in Pennsylvania and we are expecting 8-10 inches possible 12 " of snow. [View all]
diabeticman
Dec 2012
OP
I disagree with you freakin....the weather is definitely a reason to consider if
onecent
Dec 2012
#30
This is news to me. Maybe in the mountains but never seen chains sold in the stores in Western PA.
diabeticman
Dec 2012
#39
How long have you lived there? We've neen getting snow that deep quite often.
we can do it
Dec 2012
#52
in that situation I'd use my own judgement depending on road conditions at the time
eShirl
Dec 2012
#7
If he's at risk without her, I'd contact police non-emergency at this time
HereSince1628
Dec 2012
#9
She could "call his bluff" and say she would stay for the next couple of days around the clock
hlthe2b
Dec 2012
#13
If she's in any kind of home health/nursing role, she needs to figure out
TwilightGardener
Dec 2012
#48
Have her purposefully get her car stuck in the snow about 1-2 blocks from your house.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Dec 2012
#53