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Follow the rules for a better ride
OPP
The I.amhton County Ontario Pro-
vincial Police (OPP) is reminding the
public of the following snowmobile
safety tips and some operating
information:
Never ride on private property with -
0 el permission of the land
owner. Without permission you are
trespassing. Obey speed limits and
road/trail signs and always drive
within your ability. Reduce your speed
when driving at night and watch out
for fences, guide wires and other
ub .cts that are more difficult to spot
a ht.
)1d driving on frozen lakes and
rivers. If it can't be avoided, check ice
conditions beforehand. Wear a buoy-
ant snowmobile suit. Garry ice picks
and make sure they are accessible.
'fell someone of your outing; includ-
ing where you are going, the route,
description of your snowmobile and
your expected time of return,
Never travel alone - always with a
friend. Always he prepared for the
unexpected.
Exercise caution at road and rail
crossings,
Use appropriate hand signals when
driving with others before stopping,
slowing down or turning.
Exercise caution on corners and
hills, and always remain on the right-
hand side of the trail.
Dress appropriately. Wear clothing
in layers and always carry extra dry
clothing with you.
Carry a survival kit that includes:
first aid kit, trail map and compass,
matches or lighter in waterproof con-
tainer, knife, saw or axe, flashlight and
whistle, high energy food such as nuts
or granola bars. Also, a mechanical kit
that includes: spare spark plug and
drive belt, tow rope, extra ignition key,
screwdriver, wrenches, hammer, and
the owner's manual.
It is against the law to drive 0 snow-
mobile while impaired by alcohol or
drugs.
If a snowmobile driver has a blood
alcohol concentration (BAC) of 50 to
80 milligrams in 100 millilitres of blood
(0.05 to 0.08), they could receive a
roadside driver licence suspension of
up to :10 days.
If a snowmobile driver is impaired
or has a BA(: of more than 0.08, or
fails/refuses to comply with alcohol or
drug testing, his/her driver's licence
will be suspended immediately for 90
days and the police can lay an impaired
driving charge under the Criminal
(;ode of Canada.
Individuals convicted of impaired
driving on a snowmobile will lose their
driving privileges (including their priv-
ilege to drive a car) for a minimum of
one year.
Anyone 16 and over who has a valid
Ontario driver's licence, motorized
snow vehicle operator's licence
(MSVOI.) or 0 licence from another
jurisdiction is allowed to drive a snow-
mobile across a road, on roadways
where legally permitted and on trails.
'Ihe Ontario Federation of Snowmobile
Clubs issues the MSVOt.. To get this
licence, you must successfully pass a
snowmobile driver training coarse.
Contact your local snowmobile club to
obtain more information about the
MSVOI, program or visit the Ontario
Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
(01:SC) website.
If you do not have a driver's licence
and you are 12 years of age or older, a
valid MSVOI., or 0 licence from another
jurisdiction authorizing you to drive 0
snowmobile will allow you to drive on
trails. Drivers must carry with them at
all times their driver's licence or
MSVOI.. Failing to produce either of
these documents to 0 police officer or
conservation officer when requested
could result in a fine of up to $1,000.
More information can he found at
the Ministry of Transportation Ontario
website at www.mto.gov.on.ca and the
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile
Clubs www.ofsc.on.ca
The Ltunhton County OPP reminds
all snowmobilers to ride safely, and
obey all snowmobile rules for a more
enjoyable ride.
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