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New York Studded Tires Laws (2026)

Conditional: Studded tires are legal in New York only from October 16 through April 30; outside that window they are prohibited.

ConditionalVerified Oct 8, 2026

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Studded tires are legal in New York only from October 16 through April 30; outside that window they are prohibited. See N.Y. Veh. and Traf. Law 375 and the New York DMV.

Official source: nysenate.gov →

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Studded Tires in states bordering New York

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ConnecticutConditional
In Connecticut, studded tires — "tires incorporating a metal nonskid device" — are allowed only from November 15 through April 30, inclusive. …
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: cga.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
MassachusettsConditional
Studded tires are legal in Massachusetts only from November 1 through April 30. They're prohibited between May 1 and November 1, though the registrar may allow them early. See Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, s. 16.
Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: malegislature.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
New JerseyConditional
Studded tires are legal in New Jersey only from November 15 through April 1. They're prohibited the rest of the year. See N.J. Admin. Code 13:20-33.19, under N.J.S.A. 39:3-72.
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: nj.gov · Full New Jersey rule →
PennsylvaniaConditional
Studded tires are legal in Pennsylvania only from November 1 through April 15, with studs projecting no more than 2/32 inch beyond the tread of the traction surface; outside that window their use is unlawful, and the Governor may extend the period by executive order when highway conditions warrant. Tire chains may be used temporarily during snow and ice emergencies under department regulations. See 75 Pa.C.S. 4525 and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
Verified Oct 16, 2026 · Source: legis.state.pa.us · Full Pennsylvania rule →
VermontPermitted
Studded tires are legal year-round in Vermont — there's no seasonal restriction on studs or cleats. See 23 V.S.A. 1092.
Verified Jun 20, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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