I wouldn't use studded tires in California, they are illegal, as they tear up the road reflectors on the asphalt. Too bad tho, I have heard that they make a great improvement when you hit some black ice.
I wouldn't use studded tires in California, they are illegal, as they tear up the road reflectors on the asphalt. Too bad tho, I have heard that they make a great improvement when you hit some black ice.
Really? What if you live in a state where they're legal and travel to a state where they aren't? Will you get cited for that? Anyone know?Quote:
Originally Posted by edkahn
Yes, I have been in situations where other people are slip-slidding all over the road and I have been just fine. Just a few weeks back, there were lots of cars in the ditch, other that you could see going into slides, and I didn't have a problem. I still go quite slow in those conditions though.
Yep, you might get cited. Whether or not it happens depends upon many factors -- one certainly being what else you might have been pulled over for. A common one between Nevada and California is the degree of window tinting (darker tints are allowed in Nevada but not in California) and if you are pulled over for some other infraction (like speeding) the peace officer will almost certainly add that to the citation. Same thing for studded tires. Like the saying goes... Ignorance of the law is jot a valid defense...Quote:
Originally Posted by Judy
Mark
I can't imagine any sedan sold in the USA that is "not set up to drive in snow and ice" unless it has been customized. I drive a Q-45 that has been lowered, has low-profile tires and no reason on earth would ever compel me to drive it in the snow. That would not be fun. Is that similar to your situation?Quote:
Originally Posted by jaydee
If it is a stock car (no modifications) it will probably do fine in the snow. I used a front-wheel drive Fiat-128 as an off-road car for several years -- if you go slow you can often get through anything.
Mark
True...I just never even thought about studs being illegal in some states. Oy! Well, at least I can change those out, unlike those with dark window tint.Quote:
Originally Posted by Editor
This is incorrect, studded tires are permitted between Nov 1 and April 30 of each year - California Vehicle Code [Section 27454 (e)] There are some technical restrictions on the number and area of the studs. If you are concerned about this because some cops do not know the law send your enquiry toQuote:
Originally Posted by edkahn
California Highway Patrol
Office of Public Affairs
P. O. Box 942898
Sacramento, CA 94298-0001
you will receive an official response to prove it is legal to any cop that stops you.
Good to know! Thanks for the update!Quote:
Originally Posted by killer
Mark
Thanks for the info, Killer. Since Washington has the same dates, I'm a-OK as long as I can get through Oregon. LOL
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Originally Posted by killer