Date:  Thursday, April 15, 2010

Contact: Alice Fiman, WSDOT Communications (360) 705-7080 (Olympia), fimana@wsdot.wa.gov

OLYMPIA – WSDOT reminds drivers to remove their studded tires by 12:01 a.m., Sunday, April 18.

Washington State Patrol troopers enforce a $124 fine for those who use studded tires after the deadline. No one can guarantee ice and snow-free roadways, so WSDOT encourages drivers, especially those heading into the higher elevations, to plan ahead and drive for conditions.

On the WSDOT Winter Driving Web site (www.wsdot.wa.gov/winter), you can find out about WSDOT’s winter roadway operations and alternatives to studded tires.

WSDOT advises drivers to know before you go:

• Get information before you leave about traffic and roadway conditions, including the mountain passes, on our Web site at www.wsdot.wa.gov.
• 511 - This driver information phone line provides current traffic, incident and closure information. TTY users can call 1-800-833-6388. Out-of-state callers can access the information at 1-800-695-ROAD (7623).

Know On the Road:

• Overhead and roadside electronic signs
• Highway advisory radio - WSDOT advises drivers to program 530AM and 1610AM on your radio.

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