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Law for winter tires?

It is required by law that drivers on Highway 16 and Highway 118 have winter tires from October 1 to April 30.
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Winter tires are required on Highway 16 and Highway 118 from October 1 to April 30.

RCMP Sgt. Rose says there are certain roads in B.C., including Highway 16 and Highway 118, where winter tires are required and they are identified by a sign that reads "Use winter tires or carry chains beyond this point October 1 to April 30."

A winter tire is any tire that is advertised or represented as a tire intended principally for winter use, and that gives necessary traction in snow or mud.

The Motor Vehicle Act defines a winter tire as one with no less than 3.5 mm of tread depth across the surface of the tire in contact with the road.

Sgt. Rose says a person can be charged and fined $109 for not having winter tires.

Studded tires are allowed from Oct. 1 to April 30, but $109 fine can be issued for having studded tires outside of that time frame, Sgt. Rose said.