SPEED IS A FACTOR
80% of U.P. snowmobile accidents and deaths were caused by speed last year.
Important Safety Tips
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- Ride on the right side of the trail.
- Ride at a safe speed.
- Ride sober.
- Anticipate and yield to groomers.
- Ride safe, so you make it home to your family and friends.
- Keep your machine in top mechanical condition, and keep headlights and tail lights clear of snow and ice and on at all times.
- Wear insulated boots and protective clothing, including a helmet, gloves and eye protection.
- Check the weather conditions before you depart, and never ride alone.
- When possible, avoid crossing frozen bodies of water; if you do cross such waters, never operate in a single file line.
- Remain alert to avoid fences, low-strung wires and branches and to spot depressions in the snow.
- When approaching an intersection, come to a complete stop, raise off the seat and look both ways for traffic.
Rules and Regulations It is your responsibility to know the rules and regulations before you ride.
Snowmobile Safety Certificate Snowmobile safety education training and online safety courses are recommended for all snowmobile operators and required for children ages 12 to 16.
