The Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-12-07, Page 44•
The Law
''And Your
Snow Vehicles
(continued from .page 5)
unobscured by any part of:
the vehicle or its load.
If you ' change your
address, you must notify
the Department within six
days.
Insurance
The owner •of a
motorized snow vehicle who
drives or permits the driving
-of the vehicle on a highway
must .produce evidence,
upon the request of a police
officer, that the vehicle .or
the driver of- the vehicle is
insured under wa, motor
vehicle liability policy.
Driver's Licence
A motor vehicle driver's
licence is required to
operate a motorized snow
vehicle on a highway.
Collision Reports .
You must report to the- -
police any collision on or
off a highway which results
in injury to any person or in
damage to property of 'any
person other than the owner
or driver apparently
exceeding $200.
•A whiter or' amber y light
on the front and a red light
on the rear hre required if
• you are operating the
' vehidle on highway
anytime- from one-half hour
after sunset to one-half hour
before sunrise and at any
other time when persons '
and vehicles -are not clearly
discernible at a distance of
at least 500 feet.
Snowmobiling
with
Ralph
Plaisted
Leader, Ski -Doo Snowmobile
Expedition to North Pole
Whether snowmobiling to the
North Pole (it has been done by
our expedition!) or on a snow
covered field; safety always
should be the snowmobiler's first
consideration.
New owners shouldremember
that before taking to the snow,
they should take time to read
the machine owner's manual and
review printed •information on
safe use of snowmobiles.
On long safaris take along
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safety and survival equipment
and stay on marked trails. Be
extra, alert in unfamiliar . ter-
-ritory and at night. Stay off
highways and observe the laws
regarding crossing roads with
a snowmobile.
Other obvious rules include •
stay .ofr railroad xta of-wa
-fag Mei' ire not snowmobile` ¢ `
• trails) ... don't ride onto frozen
lakes or rivers without first
checking condition of he ice
.. stay out of mountain ava-
lanche areas.
A detailed and complete de-
scription of snowmobilin do's
and don'ts can be found.in a
free 16.page booklet "Play Safe
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three Roads lead To
Snowmobillng Fun
There are basically three
ways for the snowmobiler
to get the most out of the
spot, .says a long time
participant.
One way is to search out
community winter carnivals
because they usually include
both recreational and
competitive activities for
snowtriobilers in their
programs.
Another way is to find
one of the many private
farms open to snowmobiles,
get to know the owner and
thereby have a place to go
regularly. Remember that
most farmers rettrict' the
number, of persons thely will
allow on their property at
one time.
The last and most
common way is to frequent
public snowrnobile
development such as those
-found inconservation areas
and provincial;parks.
Special Safety Rules
1. ALWAYS WEAR . A SAFETY
HELMET.
2. WEAR CLOTHING SUITED FOR
THE CLIMATE. AVOID • LOOSE
CLOTHING. ,
3. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL
CONTROLS BEFORE.STARTING.
4. BE EXTRA CAREFUL WHEN
OPERATING IN CROWDED AREAS.
5. BE- EXTRA. CAREFUL WHEN
CARRYING PASSENGERS.
6. USE EXTRA CARE WHEN PULLING"
SLEIGHS,• QR CUTTER; USE PROPER
HITCH.
7.,4 O NOT ALLOW CHILDREN
OPERATE YOUR SNOWMOBILE'
WIT HO:,J ' INStRUCTIONS AND •
PERSONAL SUPERVISION_
8. STAY OFF LAKES, RIVERS AND
RESERVOIRS UNTIL ICE IS SAFE.
9. SLOW DOWN AT NIGHT AND USE
EXTRA CARE. ` .
10. DO NOT LITTER. RESPECT
OTHERS' PROPERTY.
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Snowmobile S.fety lips
TOWING' WITH SNOWMOBILES
Sleighs are handy gadgets for 'snowmobile enthusiasts • because
they enable the riders to take additional passengers or extra supplies
with them.
Since sleigh passengers are usually children, it's particularly im-
portant to practice safety when towing, warn Mercury snowmobile. `
Use a rigid tow bar, rather than a chain or rope, when towing
• a sleigh. If you •don't, and have to stop suddenly, the sleigh will run
into the backer of the snowmobile. The rigid tow bar will also afford
better control on turns. If you're'' towing a sleighfull of children or
a skier, ask someone to ride on the snowmobile with you to. act as
observer. This is a necessary precaution because the noise of your
snowmobile engine.. may drown out shouts from the persons being- •
towed.
When towing, pay particular attention to avoiding ditches, rocks
and bushes. Drive more slowly and defensively too. '
Only an experienced skier should•take a tow from a snowmobile.
.This activity, called "ski-joring," should be done only in areas free
of obstructions; an, open pasture .or a golf course would be suitable.
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without charge from Bom-
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada, or ,
Ski -Doo snowmobile dealers. A
new 144 minute film, based on
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