2/19/08-Gov. Mike Rounds signed a bill into law allowing retractable studded tires on trucks and other vehicles year-round. State law now limits the use of studded tires from October through April. They must be removed for the rest of the year.
The new law, previously HB1170, won widespread support in the Legislature. It allows truckers and other drivers to keep the special tires on all year. Rep. Tim Rave, R-Baltic, said the change makes sense because retractable studded tires are now available.
The new rule takes effect July 1.

1/30/08-The House voted 65-1 to move a bill to the Senate that would allow retractable studded tires on trucks and other vehicles year-round.
State law now limits the use of studded tires from October through April. They must be removed for the rest of the year.
Sponsored by Rep. Tim Rave, R-Baltic, HB1170 would allow truckers and other drivers to keep the special tires on all year.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation Committee. For bill status, call (605) 773-3251.