1998 Minnesota Code
Chapters 83A - 84 Natural Resources
Chapter 84 Department of Natural Resources
Section 84.862 Snowmobile training required.

84.862 Snowmobile training required.

Subdivision 1. Youth and young adult safety training. Effective October 1, 1998, any resident born after December 31, 1979, who operates a snowmobile in Minnesota, must possess a valid snowmobile safety certificate or a driver's license or identification card with a valid snowmobile qualification indicator issued under section 171.07, subdivision 12. The certificate or qualification indicator may only be issued upon successful completion of the course authorized under section 84.86.

Subd. 2. Adult safety training. Effective October 1, 2002, any resident born after December 31, 1976, and before December 31, 1983, who operates a snowmobile in Minnesota, must possess a valid operator's permit or driver's license or identification card with a valid snowmobile qualification indicator issued under section 171.07, subdivision 12, showing successful completion of a safety course designed for adults. Whenever possible, the course shall include a riding component that stresses stopping distances.

Subd. 3. Training for offenders. Any person who is convicted for a second or subsequent speeding violation in a snowmobile season, or any conviction for careless or reckless operation of a snowmobile, must successfully complete the training course in subdivision 1 or 2 before continuing operation of a snowmobile.

HIST: 1997 c 216 s 64