ODOT Reminding Motorists Deadline to Remove Studded Tires is Next Monday
The deadline to remove studded tires is fast approaching. The Oregon Department of Transportation encourages drivers to not wait until the last minute, especially if they aren't driving over mountain passes.
Oregon law allows studded tires to be used in the state from November 1st through March 31st. Beginning next Tuesday, April 1st, law enforcement officers can issue citations with a $165 fine to drivers with studded tires on their vehicles.
ODOT maintenance crews continue to monitor weather forecasts and work to remove late-season snow and ice from highways as soon as possible.
After March 31st, be sure to use other types of traction tires or chains when extra traction is required or postpone travel until conditions improve. Whenever you travel, plan for the weather and visit "tripcheck.com" for updated road conditions.
Looking ahead to next winter, drivers can help prevent added wear and tear to Oregon's roads by considering alternatives to studded tires.
Research shows traction tires provide better traction than studded tires on bare pavement and do not cause any more damage than standard tires.
Posted on 3/26/25 5:38AM by Sam Marsh
