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Studded tires must come off by Friday
EVERETT — Studded tires need to come off by Friday in Washington and Oregon.
Keeping them on can result in a fine of $137.
The studs damage roads that aren’t covered in ice and snow, costing the state between $20 million and $29 million each year, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
“We urge motorists to explore all their traction options, including non-stud, winter-tread tires which are different from all-season tires,” WSDOT Maintenance Operations Manager James Morin said in a news release. “These tires are legal year-round and don’t damage our highways.”
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/studded-tires-must-come-off-by-friday/