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DNR points snowmobile security ideas for vacation weekend

By Editorial Board Published February 15, 2025 2 Min Read
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DNR points snowmobile security ideas for vacation weekend

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Division of Pure Assets (DNR) urges snowmobilers to be secure after they hit the paths over the lengthy Presidents Day weekend.

The DNR studies that there have been 10 snowmobile fatalities throughout the 2024-25 season as of Feb. 4.

The DNR’s Trip Proper snowmobile security marketing campaign reminds riders to function at a secure velocity, sober and on the suitable aspect of the path.

“Unfortunately, many of the fatalities we see are related to factors that could have been avoided: speed, primarily, such as taking a corner too fast, not being able to stop in time and colliding into a tree, vehicle or another rider,” mentioned DNR snowmobile and off-road car specialist Cpl. Mike Hearn in a information launch despatched to six Information.

Snowmobile security ideas:

Trip inside the limits of your snowmobile and skills.

Do not exceed the skills of your group’s least skilled rider.

All the time put on a helmet.

Preserve headlights on whereas using.

Preserve a secure distance from the rider in entrance of you.

Function with excessive warning in lowered visibility.

Solely transport passengers if the snowmobile is manufactured to take action.

Come to an entire cease earlier than crossing intersections.

Extra ice security ideas:

Examine for indicators of strain cracks or different indicators of water earlier than using on the ice.

Preserve ice picks in an accessible spot, similar to in a chest pocket.

Do not depend on what others let you know concerning ice situations; examine the ice for your self.

Use a spud, auger, stick or axe to examine the ice earlier than you go on it.

All snowmobilers ages 12 by 16 should receive a Michigan-approved snowmobile security certificates to drive and not using a authorized guardian or to cross a freeway or avenue.

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