Don’t Get Fined: When Studded Tires Must Come Off in Washington

It's been mild here in the Tri-Cities all winter long, but our poor Washington State passes got pounded with snow, and if you were traveling a lot, you might still have your studded tires on.

Avoid the Ticket: Studded Tire Removal Deadline in WA

Even as the forecast calls for more mountain snow, the deadline for getting your studded snow tires is close, and you don't want to have that $137 fine if you are still rolling "spiked".

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Eastern Washington Reminder: Studded Tire Deadline Is Coming Fast

April 1st is the deadline for 2026, so if you still have your studded tires on, make the call to get them off ASAP.

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Only in certain circumstances will the WSDOT extend the deadline if a major late-season storm is forecast, but they typically encourage timely removal.

It might surprise you to learn that Washington State has considered banning studded tires due to the damage they cause to the roads.

Did you realize that studded tires also don't cover the "chains required" law? If chains are required, you are still supposed to chain up over your studded tires.

So the deadline is April 1st for studded tires in Washington State, even if you are from out-of-state.

Avoid the ticket and get those tires off by April 1st.