b'r equiremenTSWHAT DO I NEED TO SNOWMOBILE IN VERMONT? Vermont DMV State RegistrationAge Requirements for Operating a Snowmobile in Vermont:All snowmobiles not legally registered in another state orAges 13 to 15 province must be registered in Vermont. If you are already The operator may operate on the SSTS and may cross registered in your home state or province, you do not needa public road or highway.tore-register in Vermont, but you must join a local club and While traveling across or on a plowed public purchase a VAST TMA (see below). Registration costs are $28 forhighway individual must be directly supervised by an a Vermont resident and $36 for a non-Vermont resident. Priceadult, at least 18 years of age.subject to change without notice.Registration can be done through Vermont State Registration Agents and DMV offices.Age 12 VAST TMA & Club MembershipThe operator may operate on the SSTS and may cross a public road or highway.You must join a VAST snowmobile club in the area of the state The operator must be under direct supervision of a in which you intend to ride and purchase a TMA (trail pass)person 18 years of age or older at all times.through your club. Go to www.vtvast.org to find a club to join and for online or in-person TMA purchase information.Eight years of age, but not yet 12 The operator is exempt from taking a safety course.Insurance Requirements May operate a snowmobile on the VAST trail systemAll individuals operating a snowmobile in Vermont on thewithout taking the safety course as long as they are statewide snowmobile trailssystem shall have a liabilityunder the direct supervision of a parent or legal insurance policy or bond in the amounts of at least $25,000guardian who accepts full liability for the childs for one person and $50,000 for two or more persons killedactions.or injured and $10,000 for damages to property in any one The child is not allowed to operate a snowmobile on accident. Persons caught operating a snowmobile without theor across a plowed public right-of-way.required liability coverage are subject to large fines. Ages 0 to 8 - Children under the age of eightCertified Safety Course May not operate a snowmobile on the VAST trail Vermont State Law requires anyone born after July 1, 1983,system at any time.and who is 12 years of age and older, to complete and pass a*811 year olds may attend a snowmobile safety course but six-hour safety course and must carry that certification withwill not be tested or receive certification unless they will be 12 them to be presented upon demand of a law enforcementyears old on or before the last day of the snowmobile season officer.VAST will honor safety certification from other states. (April 15.) Certified Operators 16 years of age and older Safety classes are sponsored by local snowmobile clubs andmay operate without supervision.taught by club volunteers, and are usually held in the fall and early winter. An online course is also available for a fee.Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc. |26 Vast LaneBarre, Vermont 05641| 3 2019/20 Snow Travelers Guide to Vermont802-229-0005|info@vtvast.org|Buy TMAs online! WWW.VTVAST.ORG'