Alaskans could have a bit of extra time earlier than they should swap out their studded tires this spring, due to an extension introduced Wednesday by the state Division of Public Security.
Commissioner James Cockrell issued an emergency order that extends the deadline to take away studded tires from Alaska automobiles on account of “prolonged winter climate circumstances” throughout the state, in accordance with an announcement from the general public security division.
The deadline has been prolonged by 15 days. Alaskans in Southeast Alaska, the Aleutian Chain, Southwest Alaska, the southern Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak — all areas south of 60 levels north latitude — can drive on studded tires till Could 1.
Drivers in all areas north of that latitude line, together with Anchorage, Seward and all parts of the Sterling Freeway, could have till Could 15 to take away studded tires from automobiles. Some cities or boroughs could have their very own rules relating to studded tires, the general public security division famous.
Cockrell mentioned within the assertion that extended winter climate in a lot of the state has prolonged icy circumstances “effectively into April.”
“This 15-day extension for the studded tire elimination deadline will present extra time to change to common tires with out compromising security,” he mentioned.