2000 Minnesota Statutes

     84.862 Snowmobile training required. 

    Subdivision 1.    Youth and young adult safety training. 
  Effective October 1, 1998, any resident born after December 
 31, 1979, who operates a snowmobile in Minnesota, must possess a 
 valid snowmobile safety certificate or a driver's license or 
 identification card with a valid snowmobile qualification 
 indicator issued under section 171.07, subdivision 12.  The 
 certificate or qualification indicator may only be issued upon 
 successful completion of a course authorized under section 84.86 
 or subdivision 2 if the person is 16 years of age or older. 

    Subd. 2.    Adult safety training.  Effective October 1, 
 2002, any resident born after December 31, 1976, and before 
 December 31, 1983, who operates a snowmobile in Minnesota, must 
 possess a valid operator's permit or driver's license or 
 identification card with a valid snowmobile qualification 
 indicator issued under section 171.07, subdivision 12, showing 
 successful completion of a safety course designed for adults or 
 persons 16 years of age or older.  Whenever possible, the course 
 shall include a riding component that stresses stopping 
 distances. 

    Subd. 3.    Training for offenders.  Any person who is 
 convicted for a second or subsequent speeding violation in a 
 snowmobile season, or any conviction for careless or reckless 
 operation of a snowmobile, must successfully complete the 
 training course in subdivision 1 or 2 before continuing 
 operation of a snowmobile. 

    HIST: 1997 c 216 s 64; 1999 c 231 s 91,92