1. (1) A person violating the provisions of 61-9-406(6) and (7) is guilty of the nonmoving offense of failure to use chains or approved traction devices when required and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of:

   1. (a) $250; or
   2. (b) $750 when the result of the violation of this section is an incident that causes the closure of all lanes in one or both directions of a highway.
2. (2) A violation of 61-9-406(6) and (7) is not a misdemeanor subject to 45-2-101, 61-9-511, or 61-9-512.

History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 448, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 93, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 126, L. 2021; amd. Sec. 57, Ch. 47, L. 2025.