Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 682016/17 Snow Traveler’s Guide to Vermont | 5 | 5 Vermont DMV State Registration All snowmobiles, not legally registered in another state or province must be registered inVermont. If you are already registered in your home state or province, you do not need to re-register inVermont, but you must join a local club and purchase aVASTTMA (see below). Registration costs are $28 for aVermont Resident and $36 for a Non-Vermont Resident. Price subject to change without notice. Registration can be done throughVermont State Registration Agents and DMV offices. VASTTMA & Club Membership You must join a VAST snowmobile club in the area of the state in which you intend to ride and purchase a TMA (trail pass) through your club. Go to www.vtvast.org to find a club to join and for online or in-person TMA purchase information. Insurance Requirements All individuals operating a snowmobile in Vermont on the statewide snowmobile trails system shall have a liability insurance policy or bond in the amounts of at least $25,000 for one person and $50,000 for two or more persons killed or injured and $10,000 for damages to property in any one accident. Persons caught operating a snowmobile without the required liability coverage are subject to large fines. Certified Safety Course Vermont State Law requires anyone born after July 1, 1983, and who is 12 years of age and older, to complete and pass a six-hour safety course and must carry that certification with them to be presented upon demand of a law enforcement officer. VAST will honor safety certification from other states. Safety classes are sponsored by local snowmobile clubs and taught by club volunteers, and are usually held in the fall and early winter. An online course is also available. Age Requirements for Operating a Snowmobile in Vermont: Ages 12 or older born after July, 1, 1983 WHATDOINEEDTOSNOWMOBILEINVERMONT? • The operator must take and pass an approved snowmobile safety course • The safety certificate must be carried when operating a snowmobile and presented on demand by an enforcement officer. Ages 13 to 15† • The operator may operate on the SSTS and may cross a public road or highway. • While traveling across or on a plowed public highway individual must be directly supervised by an adult, at least 18 years of age. Age 12 • The operator may operate on the SSTS and may cross a public road or highway. • The operator must be under direct supervision of a person 18 years of age or older at all times. Ages 8 to to 12 Eight years of age, but not yet 12 • The operator is exempt from taking a safety course. • May operate a snowmobile on the VAST trail system without taking the safety course as long as they are under the direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian who accepts full liability for the child’s actions. • The child is not allowed to operate a snowmobile on or across a plowed public right-of-way. Ages 0 to 8 - Children under the age of eight • May not operate a snowmobile on the VAST trail system at any time. *8 – 11 year olds may attend a snowmobile safety course but will not be tested or receive certification unless they will be 12 years old on or before the last day of the snowmobile season (April 15). † “Certified Operators” 16 years of age and older may operate without supervision. Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc. | 26 Vast Lane Barre, Vermont 05641