If you plan on travelling on selected highways within the province, you might want to be aware of a change regarding winter tires.
Regulations have now been extended to April 30 from March 31, where you must have winter tires on your vehicle on select highways, mainly in the interior and northern regions of B.C.
Tires must have the mountain/snowflake or mud and snow symbol when travelling on designated routes. Tires must also be in good condition and have a minimum tread depth of 3.5 millimetres.
"While maintenance crews strive to keep routes safe and in the best possible condition, people must use caution and slow down when they encounter bad weather or limited visibility," a B.C. government news release explains. "Driving to current conditions will improve safety for everyone on the road."
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says road conditions can change quickly and the possibility of snowfall in these regions is still possible.
Select routes (shown in the image) have had winter tire regulations extended by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. (via Government of B.C.)
