Winter Tires Mandatory on Most B.C. Highways Starting Next Week
It鈥檚 that time of year again 鈥� when winter tires become mandatory on most B.C.…
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Check your tread: B.C.鈥檚 winter tire rules kick in Wednesday
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Ready or not, winter tire season starts this week in British Columbia.
Provincial law requires vehicles to have winter tires when travelling on聽聽from Oct. 1 through March 31.
They are required until April 30 on select mountain passes and high-snowfall routes.
Safety experts say it鈥檚 also important to check your tires鈥� condition before installing them.
鈥淲orn or damaged tires can be just as dangerous as no winter tires at all,鈥� said Trace Acres, spokesperson for Road Safety at Work鈥檚 annual Winter Driving Safety campaign.
鈥淎 few minutes checking tread and condition can make the difference between stopping safely and sliding into a crash,鈥� said Acres…
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