The Alaska Department of Public Safety announced the extension Wednesday in response to continued winter weather.
"studded tires"
Research shows studded tires cost Alaska millions of dollars in road maintenance every year
According to a report, the annual cost of road repairs related to studded tire use is 42 times the amount of money the state generates in fees collected in studded tire sales and stud installation.
Forgot to change your studs? Troopers say take them off
Law enforcement can fine drivers in Southeast Alaska, Kodiak and the Aleutians for driving with studded tires.
New fee would sharply hike state fees for studded tires
The rutted lanes on the Glenn Highway in Anchorage’s Eagle River section have helped prompt the new legislation.