WHAT IS IT?
 The Illinois Snowmobile Education Course consists of
a minimum eight hours of instruction. These courses cover the basics
in maintenance and repair of snowmobiles, proper and safe operation,
history of snowmobiling, first aid, protection of the environment
and the state laws.
Persons completing the minimum eight hours of instruction and successfully
completing the final examination will receive a State of Illinois
Certificate of Competency and a graduate patch.
On October 2, 1975, a State law was passed that requires persons
at least twelve years of age and less than sixteen years of age
may operate a snowmobile only if:
*they have in possession a valid Snowmobile Safety Education
Certificate of Competency issued by the Illinois Department of
Natural Resources, Division of Education.
*or they are accompanied on the snowmobile by a parent or guardian
or person at least sixteen years of age designated by a parent
or guardian.
Courses are sponsored by various snowmobile clubs, public service
organizations, park districts, schools and other interest groups.
WHY TAKE A SNOWMOBILE SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE?
Illinois winters are very unpredictable and when we receive enough
snow for snowmobiling everyone is anxious to ride. Courses should
be taken before the snow arrives. Besides teaching basic safety
principles the course attempts to develop the proper attitude of
respect for the student's fellow person and the environment. The
development of this respect and correct safety procedures are essential
if snowmobiling is to continue to grow and give hours of enjoyment
as a leisure time recreational activity in Illinois.
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