Mt. Buller - Snow chains

During the declared snow season it is still a legal requirement for ALL vehicles to carry snow chains when entering into the Alpine Road Reserve and to fit them when directed to do so. On ocassion when we have gone to the snow 2WD vehicles have been directed to fit chains whilst we have been permitted to proceed in 4WD without fitting them, however it is still a legal requirement for 4WD's to carry them. If you are directed to fit chains and don't have any on board you will be subject to a fine.

Enjoy the snow and stay safe.

TJ

Here is the site link from VicRoads that states that it is still a requirement for all vehicles including 4WD's to carry chains :link text

Hope this helps

TJ

The report says that you must carry chains if you are to stay overnight. Does this mean that if you are a day tripper you will be parking ineffect down the mountain where you will not need chains?

If you are staying longer i.e you have accomodation, you would need chains to get there. If you are not, Mt Buller would most likely keep the roads clear to the day trip car park.

Just a thought.
Cheers.

From what I understand is that you need to have the chains on you, because if you have a accident and they have to recovery you on the road or off, and you do not have chains, you get the bonus fine for not having chains on you.

From a mate of mine in Vicroads who shall remain nameless:

Mount Buller ARB have decided (in their wisdom :|) that they will utilise the power they have under the Alpine Resort Regulations to exempt any or all vehicles from carrying chains on days that they decide. Currently they have deemed that only daytrippers (sometimes 4WDs, sometimes both 2wd & 4WD) are exempt, though how they are getting the message out is a mystery. Neither VicRoads nor VicPol are happy about it, but the regulations to fit chains are under the Alpine Resort management Act. It's all about $$$ at Buller - it'll never happen at Hotham or Falls. At Buffalo thechains regs fall under the NP act so I can't see ParksVic exempting chains either.

[23:51] Dave: Can I post that from an anonymous source? :)
[23:52] x: go for it - you can read the amended Alpine Resorts Regs by doing a search for the regs on the legalonline website
[23:53] Dave: Can't wait for someone to sue them for a minor bingle and blame the non fitment policy.
[23:53] x: it'll all end in tears when someone slides off the road and the coroner starts asking questions

Straight from the horses mouth so to speak.

Could still change too, negotiations continue.....

Dave