Studded tires allowed until May 1

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 03/23/2020 02:34 PM PDT

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Studded tires allowed until May 1

March 23, 2020

For more information, contact Gary Warner, 541.817.3456

SALEM- Vehicle owners in Oregon will not be required to remove studded tires until May 1. This change is in response to the current public health emergency as we are all taking steps to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Winter traction tires with protruding metal studs damage the surface of roads, requiring more frequent and expensive maintenance, and are typically allowed each winter season between Nov. 1 and March 31. The extension beyond the original March 31 deadline was approved Monday, March 23, by the Oregon Department of Transportation due to limited business hours and social distancing measures currently in place.

For additional information about the state's efforts in response to COVID-19, visit the Oregon Health Authority's website. For additional information about steps ODOT is taking to slow the spread of the virus, please visit our website.

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