NOTE:  Potential internet students:  Because of limited resources, the Vermont State Police Marine/Snowmobile Division issues a State Snowmobile Safety Certificate for only one internet snowmobile safety course which is linked here.  Thank you.

All snowmobile operators born after July 1, 1983, who are 12 years of age and older, must take and pass a snowmobile safety course. A snowmobile is required to have a working headlight (with a clear lens), red rear light, a windshield free from sharp or jagged edges and a fully functional brake in good mechanical condition. The snowmobile operator and any passengers are required to wear an approved helmet and protective eye wear (face shield, goggles or glasses).

Snowmobiling While Intoxicated (SWI) is strictly enforced. The legal limit is 0.08.

The maximum speed limit on state land is 35 m.p.h.

A frozen lake is considered a public highway and the maximum speed limit is 50 m.p.h.

It is a snowmobilers duty to stop and report to local authorities any snowmobile accident resulting in personal injury, death or property damage in excess of $500. The snowmobiler must give their name, address, registration number and the name of the owner of the snowmobile to the party whose person or property is injured or damaged. A written report must be filed with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles within 72 hours.

It is illegal to operate a snowmobile that exceeds the noise level of 73 decibels on the A scale at 50 feet in a normal operating environment.

A snowmobile is required to have a working headlight, red rear light, windshield free from sharp or jagged edges and a fully functional brake in good mechanical condition.