SNOMOBILING AND THE LAW

• While operating a snowmobile, the same rules of the road and penalties apply as for driving a car, including possible fines, loss of driver's licence, criminal record and/or imprisonment.
• In Manitoba the use of a CSA, Snell or DOT approved safety helmet is mandatory while operating or riding a snowmobile.
• In Manitoba each snowmobile must be registered and carry a minimum $200,000 third party liability insurance coverage.
• Children under the age of 14 are not permitted to operate ORV's unless supervised, accompanied by, and at all times, within clear view of a parent or a person who is at least 18 years old and authorized by the parent.
• A snowmobile operator must be 16 years old and have a valid driver's licence to legally cross a roadway.
• In order to ride Snoman designated snowmobile trails, a current valid Snopass trail permit must be displayed. Snopass permits can be purchased from MPI Autopac agents.

To snowmobile legally in Manitoba you must have:

• a valid driver's licence to cross a roadway
• proof of snowmobile ownership
• validated registration plate
• mandatory third party liability insurance
• helmets

Also required for travel on Snofund designated snowmobile trails:

• Snopass snowmobile trail permit (annual or seven-day)

Manitoba is a very large province, so you probably won't have time to see everything in one trip. Fifty-one Snoman member snowmobile clubs maintain over 12,000 kilometers of varied trail. While riding in Manitoba one can expect to see both aspen and evergreen forests, vast expanses of farmland and lakes, granite outcrops and an abundance of wildlife. We suggest you pick a region or preplan a route that fits with your allotted vacation time and personal riding style.

Always carry emergency/repair kit(s) when touring.

Manitoba's weather conditions can vary from the occasional period of above freezing temperatures to -30C, so dress (in layers) accordingly.

Opening and closing of snowmobile trails in Manitoba can also be varied depending on the snow and ice conditions.

Always phone ahead to check both weather and trail conditions. The best place to check is with the local club in the area where you will be riding. They are the ones who actually know the trail conditions.

Snoman member club snowmobile trail conditions can be checked at Trail Conditions on this Website or by phoning 204-940-7533.

Trail Conditions for Provincial Parks:  204-945-6784

Manitoba Tourism:  1-800-665-0040   (www.TravelManitoba.com)