WSDOT extends 2018 studded tire removal deadline to April 15

Studded tire deadline extended to Apr 15

Spring is here but the potential of some late season snow means the deadline to remove studded tires in Washington has been extended for two weeks.

The removal deadline is now by the end of the day, Sunday, April 15. Starting Monday, April 16, drivers with studded tires on their vehicles face a $136 traffic infraction.

This year’s decision was based on long-range forecasts that show the potential for significant weather, including snow that could affect cross-state travel into April.

Studded tires damage pavement each year – costing an estimated $29 million annually in additional wear and tear on state roads alone. Long-term, WSDOT continues to urge drivers to investigate alternatives such as studless winter tires, which are not subject to removal deadlines.