Winter Tires Mandatory on Most B.C. Highways Starting Next Week
It’s that time of year again — when winter tires become mandatory on most B.C.…
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Check your tread: B.C.’s 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 most highways from Oct. 1 through March 31.
They are required until April 30 on select mountain passes and high-snowfall routes.
Safety experts say it’s also important to check your tires’ condition before installing them.
“Worn or damaged tires can be just as dangerous as no winter tires at all,” said Trace Acres, spokesperson for Road Safety at Work’s annual Winter Driving Safety campaign.
“A few minutes checking tread and condition can make the difference between stopping safely and sliding into a crash,” said Acres…
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