The provincial government's winter tire rules end today but drivers are still urged to take care when heading into higher elevations on B.C. highways.
"While spring-like conditions are emerging in many parts of the province, occasional winter storms can still occur and motorists are expected to know before they go and drive to conditions," the Ministry of Transportation said in a press release. "Highways, which pass through more than one climate zone, may have weather that varies along that same corridor."
Under the Motor Vehicle Act, winter tires required between Oct. 1 and March 31 on mountain passes that experience winter-like conditions.
Winter tires have been defined as those labelled with either the winter mountain/snowflake or the mud and snow (M+S) symbols.
Winter tires must be in good condition with a minimum tread depth of 3.5 millimetres.
