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THESE CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
Coming to Ontario? To snowmobile legally in Ontario, you must have:
Driving Requirements for Snowmobilers
Many of the same rules of the road that apply to motor vehicle drivers also apply to snowmobile operators. Failure to comply with these laws carries similar penalties, including possible fines, loss of driver's licence, criminal charges and/or imprisonment. A maximum speed limit of 50 kph applies on OFSC trails.Drivers 16 and Over
Ontario Residents: Drivers 16 years of age and older may operate a snowmobile on open OFSC Prescribed snowmobile trails and highways where legally permitted. Residents must hold a valid Ontario driver's licence, including a G1, G2, M1 or M2, or a Snow Vehicle Operator's Licence. Non-Residents: To drive a snowmobile in Ontario, the residents of another province, state or country must have in their possession a valid driver's licence, issued by the particular jurisdiction.
Driver's 16 and Under
Ontario Residents between the age of 12 and 15 and who hold a Snow Vehicle Operator's Licence, may operate a snowmobile on open OFSC prescribed trails, however, it is illegal for a person under 16 to drive on or drive across any road.
If you require additional information please visit the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act.
Using Custom Numbers on Your Sled in Ontario
Custom numbers must be attached or painted on both sides of the cowling not less than 10 centimetres or more than 15 centimetres from the rear of the cowling. They must between 5 and 7.6 centimetres or more and have a stroke width between 5 and 13 millimetres. The digits must be a uniform style and height in a colour that contrasts with the background and separated by spaces not more than 5 centimetres wide. The validation sticker must be placed on the left side between the registration numbers and the back of the cowling. Validation stickers issued after June 1, 1997 must be affixed in the centre of a white background that forms a border of at least one centimetre in width around the sticker.
Disclaimer
The Trail Status posted here is for general information only and does not necessarily reflect the Trail Status at the time of your ride or the actual local trail conditions you may encounter. The Trail Status is gathered from club volunteers and is valid only at the time of their observation. Their observations may not meet your expectations and the Trail Status may vary from the time of posting. The Trail Status may vary with changing conditions such as temperature, snow quality, type of terrain and usage. Please exercise caution at all times and be prepared for the unexpected. Remember that the snowmobile trail is providing you with an off road experience that has inherent risks, because it occurs in an unpredictable and uncontrollable natural setting, which demands constant rider preparedness, vigilance, caution, unimpaired reaction and smart choice. Trail signs are posted only for your convenience and there is no guarantee that they will be there at any given time due to wind, rain, storms, animals or vandalism.
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