Safe Riders Snowmobile Safety Awareness Program

	As you travel on your snowmobile through trails and on roads, there will be traffic signs along the way that apply to snowmobiles. When on roads, remember that all traffic signs for automobiles also apply to snowmobiles, including highway speed limits if you are operating in a highway road ditch. Knowing what these signs mean can help keep you out of danger, make your trip more enjoyable, and protect the rights of property owners. Respecting these signs and following the rules they communicate will help assure an enjoyable ride for you and protect the future of snowmobiling. Here are some of the signs you might see on your trip. Remember that each state may have different signs for snowmobiles, so always check with the state you are riding in for information.

	Stop: Stop signs mean just that – STOP! You must come to a complete stop, look both ways and be certain the area is safe before proceeding.

	Yield: The yield sign requires a person to slow down at intersections and look for hazards and, if necessary, come to a complete stop. If there is other traffic, you must allow them to proceed before you continue on.

	No Snowmobiles: The snowmobile with a circle and a red slash through it means that snowmobiles are specifically prohibited from entering an area, or are prohibited from going beyond a certain point.

	Do Not Enter: This sign means that all vehicles are prohibited from entering an area or going beyond a certain point. Snowmobiles are required to obey these signs.

	Speed Limit Signs: These signs are in place to reduce risks to riders. A rider must not ride faster then the posted speed limit. In some cases, depending on the conditions, you must ride slower than the speed limit in order to operate safely.

	One Way: This sign means that travel is allowed only in the direction the arrow is pointing.

	Two Way Traffic: This sign’s purpose is to warn of oncoming traffic.

	Trail Blazer: An irregular orange diamond designates the snowmobile trail or corridor.

	Stay on Trail: These signs are used in sensitive areas like wildlife winter range or across private property. It is important that snowmobilers abide by these signs to protect continuing access in the future across these areas.

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