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Virginia Studded Tires Laws (2026)
Conditional: Studded tires are legal in Virginia only from October 15 through April 15, with studs no more than 1/16 inch and covering no more than 3% of the surface, and with a 10,000-pound limit.
ConditionalVerified Jun 20, 2026
Vehicle rules change at the state line.Track them in the free LawLert iPhone app and get an alert when you cross into a state where they differ. No account.Get the appStudded tires are legal in Virginia only from October 15 through April 15, with studs no more than 1/16 inch and covering no more than 3% of the surface, and with a 10,000-pound limit. See Va. Code 46.2-1044.
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