Remove studded tires by Sunday

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reminds drivers to remove studded tires by midnight, Sunday, March 31. Under state law, driving with studded tires after March 31 is a traffic infraction and could result in a $124 ticket.

Studded tires are legal in Washington from Nov. 1 to March 31, unless WSDOT grants an extension. Multiple forecasts indicate temperatures will be well above 50 degrees in many parts of the state and WSDOT is not planning on extending the deadline.

This year, Oregon and Washington are coordinating studded-tire removal dates to make travel rules consistent.

Drivers traveling to higher elevations should always prepare for winter driving conditions.

This means having information on weather and roadway conditions, traction tires and chains.