Deadline to remove studded tires is Friday

Spring is here, and with it – the deadline to remove studded tires before end of day Friday, March 31.

The Washington State Department of Transportation encourages all drivers to plan head now to avoid a potential fine of $137, which could be issued by the Washington State Patrol starting as soon as Saturday, April 1.

Studded tires are legal in Washington from Nov. 1 to March 31. There is no indiv...