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Got studded tires? You’ve got about a week to get rid of them

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Drivers in Washington have until Sunday, March 31, to remove their studded tires or face a $136 fine.

Washington and Oregon have the same studded tire removal date, though other states may have later dates. Washington’s law applies to all drivers, including out-of-state visitors.

Last year officials extended the deadline because of the potential for late-season snow. This week’s higher-than-normal temperatures make that unlikely.

A bill in the Washington Legislature this year to phase out the use of studded tires didn’t make it out of committee.

This story was originally published March 22, 2019 at 1:10 PM with the headline "Got studded tires? You’ve got about a week to get rid of them."

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