OPP Patrolling Trails

(KINCARDINE, ON.) – The South Bruce OPP are out patrolling the trails and wish to provide snowmobile operators with the following information:

o Snowmobile drivers must carry their driver’s licence or snowmobile operator’s card when they ride. If your licence is under suspension, you can’t drive a snowmobile either.
o Licence, proof of registration and proof of insurance must be produced to a police officer on demand.
o A snowmobile driver must stop for police when signalled.
o Speed limits must be obeyed. A snowmobile driver can be charged for speeding.
o A snowmobile must not be driven along the serviced portion of the roadway, except to cross at a right angle. This includes the shoulder of the road.
o Impaired driving laws apply to snowmobiles anywhere in Canada whether on private property or not. Don’t mix alcohol and snowmobiling. The South Bruce OPP and the OFSC have a zero tolerance for Impaired operation.
o Snowmobiles must not be driven on private property without the owner’s permission, to do so is Trespassing.
o A proper muffler and an approved, properly fit helmet are required by law.
o Drivers of a snowmobile directly or indirectly involved in a reportable collision are required to call police as soon as possible.
o A trail permit is required to use approved snowmobile trails.
o Dress appropriately and let someone know where you plan to ride and for how long.

Over 150,000 Monthly Readers! 1 Million+ Across the entire FreePress Network.