Mandatory Snow Tires

WHEREAS winter weather creates hazardous road conditions and the use of snow tires on passenger vehicles and light trucks has been proven to provide improved traction in these conditions; AND WHEREAS the use of snow tires has been proven to reduce morbidity and mortality in associated motor vehicle incidents, and yet all passenger and light truck vehicles are not required to use snow tires: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM request the Province to require all passenger and light truck vehicles to be equipped with tires specifically manufactured for winter driving conditions, and that these tires be installed on such vehicles between October 15th and April 15th.