Snowmobilers and ORV operators are reminded to:
• Never operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Slow down
• Wear safety equipment such as a helmet, eye protection,
protective clothing and insulated boots and gloves
• Always operate with the flow of traffic and stay as far to the
right side of any legal road or trail
• Always keep a machine in top mechanical condition
• Never ride alone and always leave a travel plan with someone
• Avoid, when possible, operating on frozen bodies of water
• Avoid operating in a single file when operating on frozen
bodies of water
• Wear a winter flotation suit whenever operating on the
frozen surfaces of water
• Always be alert and avoid fences and low strung wires
• Always look for depressions in terrain
• Only carry passengers when the machine is designed to do so
• Ensure that headlights and taillights are on at all times
• When approaching an intersection, come to a complete stop,
raise up off the seat and look for on-coming traffic
• Always check the weather conditions before departure
• Bring a cell phone and other basic safety gear (something to
start a fire with, rescue throw rope, self-rescue ice spikes, tow
strap, flashlight, compass, blanket, etc.)








