Environmental responsibility, driver etiquette and safety go hand in hand. With many snowmobiles cruising the countryside, it is vitally important that each snowmobile owner do his part to make snowmobiling a welcome activity in rural and suburban neighborhoods. You can help by being aware of your environmental responsibility. Observe all snowmobile safety and etiquette rules — and all regulations in your community. Snowmobiling is a great sport. Actively work to keep it that way. Drive your machine courteously and safely.

As visitors to an area, snowmobilers have the environmental responsibility of seeing and enjoying, not destroying the area.

Only drive a snowmobile when there is a snow depth adequate to prevent the track from digging into the ground cover.Do not ride over small trees or bushes.When you encounter animals, stop and allow them to leisurely move off the trail. Do not chase. The increased body stresses required to survive in winter’s cold and snow makes unnecessary efforts potentially harmful to wildlife.Travel only in areas open to snowmobiling and on designated trails. Look for trail signs that will keep you safe on interesting trails.Stay away from roads, railroad rights of way and ice.Watch out for fences and cliffs. For other people’s privacy, drive slowly in residential areas.

Do not litter; respect and enjoy the environment.