WILSON, Wyo. — It’s that time of year again!
Trailer restrictions go into effect on Teton Pass for the winter season starting on Nov. 15. Trailers are banned from the Pass until April 1.
According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), “any deviation from these requirements will increase the crash probability and threaten your life and the lives of other drivers on the pass.”
Trailer restrictions could continue to be issued ahead of the closure date due to winter weather conditions. When conditions are hazardous, chain laws go into effect. In Wyoming, penalties for failing to follow chain laws can result in a $250 fine or a $750 fine for violations that result in a road closure.
Trucks can use alternate routes around Teton Pass. The most frequently used alternative route from Idaho is through the Snake River Canyon on WY26/89.
In addition to the seasonal ban, WYDOT’s new Safe Pass self-certification program requires drivers of recreational vehicles, drivers towing trailers and drivers of vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or more to enroll in the educational program or face fines of up to $1,000.
