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Winter tires required by October 1

Designated highways require winter tires or chains from Oct 1 to March 31, other routes to April 30

The calendar turns to October this weekend and already there is the first dust of snow in the high country in parts of the province. That means it’s time for drivers to winterize their vehicles.

First, tires. Provincial law requires winter tires on vehicles as of October 1 in many parts of the province, including all of the Kootenays and the North.

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Carolyn Grant

About the Author: Carolyn Grant

I have been with the Kimberley Bulletin since 2001 and have enjoyed every moment of it.
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