The goal of the Snowmobile Safety Course, which was developed by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is to develop safe attitudes in all Keystone State snowmobilers.
- Student manuals and workbooks are utilized to illustrate the sport’s basic principles and safety concepts. The course content covers winter clothing, machine safety, and snowmobile laws and regulations.
- Class participants qualify for their certificate by completing their workbooks and achieving a score of 80% or better on the final examination.
- Instructors are volunteers and there is no charge to take the course.
Pennsylvania’s Snowmobile Law requires youngsters between the ages of 10 to 15 to earn a safety certificate before they may lawfully operate a snowmobile in the State, except upon lands owned or leased by their parent or legal guardian.
More safety information:
Safe Riders! snowmobile safety campaign
In an effort to provide better customer service to Pennsylvania’s snowmobile community, DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry lowered the minimum age for ONLINE snowmobile safety training. Online classes available HERE!
