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Text Box: The Snowmobile Act  (print here) Please be advised that there are three recent changes to The Snowmobile Act that affect snowmobile riders in Saskatchewan. Please read the following new rules that are effective immediately, to determine which changes may apply to you. 1) Safety Course Requirements: All snowmobile operators who were born on or after Jan 1, 1989 are now required to complete a snowmobile safety training course before operating a snowmobile on public land. (You must be at least 12 years old to enroll in a safety course.) This change will ensure that all Saskatchewan snowmobilers, over time, have the necessary training to operate a snowmobile safely. SGI and it's snowmobile safety partners, feel this will be a much more effective strategy than imposing mandatory training for all operators, regardless of experience. 2) Learners: A snowmobile operator with a class 7 driver's licence (learner's permit) must now be supervised or accompanied by a qualified driver when operating on the travelled portion of a public road. This is in addition to the provision that requires them to take a safety course. 3) Snowmobile Operators Who Turn 16 Years Old: When an individual without a driver's licence turns 16 years of age, they are no longer required to be supervised when operating a snowmobile on public land, providing that they have completed a safety course. SGI is confident that the recent amendments to The Snowmobile Act will ensure the safety of snowmobile riders throughout the province.
  Text Box: Snowmobile Safety Course (print here) In addition to the requirement to be supervised, all young riders born January 1, 1989 or later must complete a safety course before being allowed to operate a snowmobile in public areas. The Saskatchewan Safety Council offers the 8 hour program designed to: increase safety and awareness, prevent snowmobile collisions, become a defensive snowmobile rider, develop proper snowmobile rider attitude and behavior and increase enjoyment while snowmobiling. Everyone who operates a snowmobile is encouraged to take the snowmobile safety course. Family enrollment and participation is highly desirable and beneficial. If you would like more information, please call the Saskatchewan Safety Council at 306-757-3197. 

 

 
  

 

 

    

 

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Text Box:     THESE ARE TIPS ONLY.  IT IS  RECOMMENDED THAT EVERYONE TAKE AN AVALANCHE COURSE PRIOR TO RIDING!

     

Text Box: BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS:TRAP LINES ARE NOT TRAILS PLEASE STAY OFF TRAP LINES WHEN SNOWMOBILING REMEMBER IF YOU DON'T KNOW THEN DON'T GO! A MESSAGE FROM THE SASKATCHEWAN SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE SSA @ 1-800-499-7533 or sasksnow@sasktel.net     

 

 

 

 

Text Box: NOTICE TO SNOWMOBILERS January 2005 The Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association (SSA) and the Saskatchewan Trappers Association are working together to inform the public to be aware of traps, snares and trap lines. The SSA advises snowmobilers not to tamper, remove or damage traps or snares. The SSA would like snowmobilers to keep off trap lines altogether. PLEASE USE THE SNOWMOBILE TRAILS. UNDER THE WILDLIFE ACT NO. 198124(2): NO PERSON SHALL:   a) touch or interfere with any legally placed traps or snares, unless he or she is authorized by the owner; The Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association advises that the Saskatchewan Trappers Association has brought this matter to the attention of Sask. Environment and they will be monitoring and watching for individuals tampering with trap lines. Individuals that are tampering with traps, snares and trap lines are giving all snowmobilers a bad name. THE SSA ASKS ALL SNOWMOBILERS IF THEY SEE SOMEONE TAMPERING WITH TRAPS, SNARES OR TRAP LINES TO PLEASE CONTACT THE TIP LINE @ 1-800-667-7561, 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR OR EMAIL: saskturninpoacher@serm.gov.sk.ca OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CONSERVATION OFFICER.    

 

 

 

Text Box: SNOWMOBILE TRAIL ENFORCEMENT PERSONS FOUND IN VIOLATION ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING FINES: Sec 3(1)(a) Snowmobile Act: Unregistered snowmobile   $80.00 Sec 3 (1) (b) Snowmobile Act: Fail to display plate   $80.00 Sec 13 Snowmobile Act: Fail to produce registration   $80.00 Sec 15 (1) Snowmobile Act: Operate without a license $130.00 Sec 17 Snowmobile Act: Fail to produce license   $80.00 Sec 22 Snowmobile Act: Operate a snowmobile without wearing a helmet $105.00 Sec 23 (2) Snowmobile Act: Operating a snowmobile in excess of the regulated speed $130.00 Sec 24 Snowmobile Act: Improper Towing $130.00 The speed limit along designated trails is 80km/h.       If you are allowing your child with a Class 7 Drivers License (Learners Permit) to operate a sled, they must be supervised or be accompanied by a qualified driver when operating a sled on the traveled portion of a public road and they must have completed the snowmobile safety training course offered by the Saskatchewan Safety Council (757-3197). Dated: November 15, 2005.  

 

 

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Text Box:   Click HERE for the 09-10 Schedule of Saskatchewan Avalanche Courses  

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