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ND Snowmobile Law
• Any one 12 and older to legally ride a snowmobile on public lands is required to have either a drivers' license or a snowmobile safety certification card.
• The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is in charge of offering the snowmobile safety certification course.
• Registration:
• A snowmobile driven on public lands is required to be registered.
• Snowmobiles are registered by the ND Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Registration fee is $40 paid every 2 years. $5 goes to the Department of Transportation(DOT) and $35 goes into the ND state snowmobile fund. The fine for not registering your snowmobile while on public lands is $50 each time you get caught!
• Insurance
• Liability insurance is required for anyone driving a snowmobile on lands owned, leased or managed by the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department including the state trail system.
• Out of State Snowmobiles
• Out of state snowmobiles being driven on ND snowmobile trails are required to purchase the “Out-of-State Public Trails and Lands Access” permit for a cost of $15 per year.
ND Snowmobile Law:
• Summary – Reference your North Dakota Snowmobile Safety & Operation Guidelines booklet
• For exact wording, reference your North Dakota Century Code.
• State Snowmobile trails are open from Dec. 1st thru April 1st depending on snow conditions (a minimum groomed base of 4 inches.)
Most Importantly: Be Safe, Be Courteous and Have Fun!!
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