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Snowmobile Safety

Take a snowmobile safety course

Don't drink and ride - remember that alcohol and snowmobiles don't mix

Plan your snowmobile trip ahead of time and inform a reliable friend of your intended route

Before your snowmobile trip, check the weather forecast

Make sure your snowmobile is in good working condition

Take a first-aid course and carry a first-aid kit, spare parts and tools

Wear a snowmobile helmet and eye protection when snowmobiling

Wear appropriate reflective snowmobile clothing - avoid loose or baggy clothing

Always snowmobile with a buddy

Young children should not be allowed to operated a snowmobile

Know the laws and regulations which affect snowmobiling

If snowmobiling at night, ensure your lights are working and that you are wearing reflective clothing

Ride only on groomed trails or areas free of obstacles - avoid roads and railway tracks

Observe the trail signs and the speed limit

Stay off frozen rivers and lakes

Always carry enough fuel

Respect private property