Snowmobile Posters for Safety & Education-American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) Uniting the Snowmobile Community

Safety Education Materials Tool Kit

This Tool Kit of snowmobile safety education materials was developed by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) to further awareness of safe snowmobiling practices. Funding was provided

by the Recreational Trails Program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help develop materials available in this Tool Kit. A wide range of materials are provided in recognition of the varying local priorities across the Snowbelt. The Tool Kit features downloadable 8 1/2" x 11" posters that provide snowmobile clubs, associations and individuals a choice of materials to help address their local priorities and issues. Quarter- and half-page ads (for both newspaper and magazine format publications) that feature the poster series are also available by contacting the ACSA office.

The poster and ad series address the following issues: (click on the title to view)

Alcohol Use
Speed and Careless Operation
Speed and Alcohol
Night Riding

Roadways
Youth Riders
Avalanche
Closed Areas

Special Instructions

Downloads: Adobe Acrobat Reader software is required to view the PDF documents in this Tool Kit. Click on the corresponding link below each image to download the poster.
Poster Printing: For best results, the 8 1/2" x 11" posters should be printed on 65# or heavier white card stock. Check to ensure the printer is set to: 'letter' size, that Orientation is 'portrait' to match vertical poster design or 'landscape' to match horizontal poster design, and that the Page Scaling is set to 'Fit to Printable Area.' Also be aware that colors will be more vivid if the poster is printed directly from an electronic file versus making color copies of a poster.

Other education materials available to download include: (click on the title to view)

Drive Safe poster
Hand Signals poster
Sledder's Pledge Card

Code of Ethics
Snowmobiler's Do's & Don'ts
Trail Grooming Awareness Brochure

Alcohol Use

Many snowmobile crashes occur because of alcohol consumption. Alcohol use is also a leading cause of snowmobiling related fatalities. Alcohol and drugs negatively affect the body by affecting the driver's vision, equilibrium or balance and coordination, and reaction time. Help encourage snowmobile operators to make responsible choices by promoting that they refrain from consuming alcohol before and during all snowmobile outings.

'Snowmobiling and Alcohol Don't Mix, Ride Sober'

‘Have Fun on Your Run, But Don't Drink Till You're Done'

'Have Fun on Your Run, But Don't Drink Till You're Done'

‘Drink Alcohol Before We Fly? Don't Be Stupid'

‘Drink Alcohol Before We Ride? Don't Be Stupid'

‘Drinking and Riding Puts Your Family at Risk. Don't Do It'

'Drinking and Riding Puts Your Family at Risk. Don't Do It'

‘Have Fun on Your Run, But Don't Drink Till You're Done'

'Have Fun on Your Run, But Don't Drink Till You're Done'

'Don't Become A Statistic. You Drink. You Ride. You Lose'

‘Don't Become A Statistic. You Drink. You Ride. You Lose'

Speed and Careless Operation

Speed is another major factor in many snowmobile crashes. Help encourage snowmobile operators to always keep the speed of their snowmobiles slow enough to ensure they are in control and operating safely.

‘Keep Right. Ride Single File. Anticipate On-Coming Traffic'

‘Ride Safe, So You Can Ride Again'

‘Speed Blurs Your Vision. Slow Down. Stay In Control'

‘Speed Hurts. Slow Down. Stay In Control'

‘Speed Hurts. Slow Down On Trails. Stay In Control'

‘Speed Kills. Slow Down. Come Back Alive'

‘Racing Is For the Track, Not the Trails'

Speed and Alcohol

When speed and alcohol use are combined, the results can be deadly. The following materials combine messages to help address these two top issues together; help encourage riders to beware of this deadly combination.

‘Make Good Choices. Slow Down. Ride Sober'

‘Speed + Alcohol = All Jacked Up'

‘Ride Focused. Stay Sober. Pay Attention'

Night Riding

Riding at night requires extra precautions. It is important to ride at slower speeds and to use caution to not override snowmobiles' headlights. Headlights generally illuminate the path about 200-feet in front of snowmobiles – so if you're driving faster than 45 to 50 mph you're likely starting to exceed the area illuminated by headlights before you can react and stop safely. Help encourage snowmobile operators to slow down at night and to be aware they can quickly override snowmobiles' headlights.

‘Ride Over 45 MPH at Night. You're Likely Over Riding Your Lights'

‘Don't Over Ride Your Headlights. They Only Shine 200 Feet'

‘Dangers Lurk In The Night. Slow Down. Pay Attention'

‘Slow Down at Night. Expect the Unexpected'

‘Slow Down at Night. Beware of Fences'

Roadways

Many snowmobile trails are located alongside roadways and sometimes cross over them. Always be aware of vehicles on the roadway, drive defensively, and come to a complete stop at all posted stop signs, as well as at unmarked road crossings. Help educate snowmobile operators to the numerous hazards they may encounter when operating along roadways, particularly within the borrow ditch.

‘Stay Off Closed Roads. Sleds and Vehicles Don't Mix. Obey Closures and Stay Safe.'

‘Cross With Care. Stop. Stand Up. Look Both Ways.'

‘Use Caution on Open Roads. Keep Right. Ride Single File. Reduce Speed.'

‘Don't Become Road Kill. Stop. Look. Live.'

‘Ride Safe in the Ditch. Keep Away From Fences.'

‘Ride Safe in the Ditch. Beware of Guy Wires.'

Youth Riders

Youth are important to the future of snowmobiling, so it is important that extra precautions be taken to ensure they have safe outings that are also enjoyable so they develop a desire to continue snowmobiling as they get older. Help ensure youth operators receive proper training and that adults use appropriate precautions when riding with kids.

‘Don't Use Kids as Airbags. Keep Them Safe-Put Them on the Back'

‘Kids Need Helmets That Fit. Keep Them Safe. Make it Fun.'

‘Put Kids on Sleds That Fit. Smaller Engines and Sled Size. Must be Able to Steer and Control.'

‘Kids Need Sleds That Fit. If it's Too Big for Them to Control. Don't Put Them on it.'

‘Slow Down When Riding With Kids. Keep Them Safe. Make it Fun.'

‘Slow Down With All Kids. Just Because Older Kids are Keeping up, Doesn't Mean They're Safe or Having Fun.'

‘Slow Down When Riding With Kids. Keep Them Safe. Make it Fun.'

‘Youth Operators Need Safety Training. Keep Them Safe. Get Them Trained.'

Avalanche

Avalanches that involve people do not randomly occur. Over 90 percent of the time, the victims or someone in their group triggers the snow slide. This means that avalanches could generally be avoided if snowmobilers would learn to follow avalanche safety procedures. Help ensure that snowmobilers who ride in avalanche terrain learn simple things that can help save lives. (Note: there is currently only one sample image for this topic; others will be developed in the future)

‘One at a Time on the Slopes. Respect the Red Zone. It Could Save Your Life.'

Closed Areas

Respect for closed areas, regardless of whether they are private or public lands, is important since closed areas often contain hazardous conditions for snowmobile operators. Other areas may be closed due to sensitive landowner relations or due to special management prescriptions that benefit wintering wildlife or nonmotorized recreation. Help encourage snowmobile operators to respect closed areas, both for their personal safety and to help protect continued access to other riding areas. (Note: there is currently only one sample image for this topic; others will be developed in the future)

‘Respect Private Property. If You Trespass, We All Lose.'

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