Assorted new Wisconsin laws now in effect for Snowmobilers and ATVers

The following are new changes in Wisconsin laws that regulate the operation of snowmobiles and ATVs. The numbers below refer to the actual bill (AB=Assembly Bill, SB=Senate Bill) wherein the changes were made. Thanks to the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs for this information.

AB 530 - Bridge Crossing Allowances

1. Allows bridge crossings by Snowmobiles or ATVs along the Nicolet State Trail where the trail crosses an existing RXR trestle over the Pine River or Popple River and in Florence County along the CHY N where the trail crosses the Pine River.
   

SB 434 - Mandatory Snowmobile Education Change

1. Requires all students at least age 11, but under 16 to attend classroom training.
   
2. Riders 16 and older can still be certified using the department's CD ROM course.
   
3. This bill did not change the certification requirement certified for all riders if they are at least age 12 and born on or after 1-1-85 .
   

AB 630 - Snowmobile Cleanup

1. Requires all riders when approaching other riders to stay to the right and proceed with caution.


2. Prohibits odometer or hour meter tampering on Snowmobiles, ATVs, or Boats and provides instructions if a meter needs service or replacement.


3. Changed the snowmobile registration count from the last day of February to the last day of March.


4. Requires snowmobilers to follow the posted speed limit when and if they are allowed to operate on a roadway.


5. Allows officers to use red or blue lights when conducting law enforement on highway.


6. Requires the owner who sells a snowmobile to transfer ALL certificates/registrations to the new owner.


7. Exempts racers competing in sanctioned races from reporting requirements.
   

AB 458 - Drugs

1. Prohibits a person from having trace elements of drugs in their system while Snowmobiling, ATVing or Boating.

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Non-Resident Snowmobile Trail Pass

• In May of 1998, Wisconsin implemented a non-resident trail pass program. The user fee is $18. You can access information on the trail pass by contacting the DNR at 1-608-266-2621 to order via credit card (there is a $3.00 processing fee)



• The trail pass is valid from July 1st through June 30th. It is required on all snowmobiles not currently registered in Wisconsin. The snowmobile must have a valid registration from another state, and display that state's registration sticker.



• Trail passes can also be obtained at all DNR offices and most places where hunting and fishing licenses are sold.

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Snowmobiles, Boats, and ATV Online Registration Renewal Available

• A new online service now allows resident owners of snowmobiles, boats and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to renew their existing registration 24 hours a day, seven days a week with the Department of Natural Resources via the Internet through state of Wisconsin Web site.



• While at this point the service is for renewals only, the ultimate goal is to eventually be able to register new vehicles online.



• Registration pages can be accessed through any of the
  following Internet addresses:
  


• Snowmobiles


• ATVs


• Boats


• Recreational Vehicles



Remember:

UNITED WE TRAIL...DIVIDED WE FAIL
SNOWMOBILING IS NOT A RIGHT, IT'S A PRIVILEGE!