Studded Tires Are Legal Again on Washington State Highways
Studded tires are legal again on Washington state highways starting Thursday, as winter travel laws took effect Nov. 1.
Drivers will have to take them off by next March 31, because of damage they cause to pavement and bridges.
The Transportation Department also reminds drivers of big trucks they need to carry chains in case they need to chain up to cross mountain passes. The department says the Washington state troopers will have a chain emphasis patrol in early November to make sure trucks heavier than 10,000 pounds are carrying chains.
And, any car or truck driver who ignores highway advisories this winter to chain up will face a $500 penalty.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Popular Today
- Apollo’s Rowan Blasts Regulators for Handling of Walter Insurers
- EV Sales Are Booming in Europe With Gasoline at $10 a Gallon
- Agentic Intelligence for Claims Dominates New Tech Launches
- Public Adjuster Coalition Unveils Ethics Code, Plans Complaint Board
Popular This Month
- Torrential Rain Brings Deadly Floods Back to East Coast of Spain
- Florida Bans Flock Cameras, License Plate Readers From State Roads
- The Great Hemp Reset: How the Federal Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products Will Reshape Risk and Coverage
- Credit Acceptance Reaches $710M Predatory Auto Lending Settlement With Most States