Common sense, courtesy and safety are the basis of snowmobiling regulations in Labrador. If you know the laws, respect other people's rights and snowmobile safely, you'll enjoy your Labrador ride.

Snowmobiling can be a fun and exciting way for people of all ages to travel throughout Labrador. Some of the best snowmobiling you are likely to find can be done in this region. With hundreds of miles of groomed trails and lots of locally registered snowmobiles please ensure safety becomes an important part of your ride.

Here are the current regulations for operation of snowmobiles and ATVs in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Summary of laws governing the Operation of Snowmobiles

Registration

• All snowmobiles must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles - Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Every registered snowmobile must bear a number plate that is issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• A second hand sale requires the new owner to re-register the snowmobile within seven (7) days.

Drivers

• If you are over the age of sixteen (16) you can operate a snowmobile without supervision.
• If you are between the ages of thirteen (13) and sixteen (16), you must be accompanied by a person who is nineteen (19) years of age or older.

Driving

• When crossing the roadway the driver of a snowmobile must have at least 100 yards visibility in both directions and must cross the road by way of the shortest distance (right angles).
• When driving a snowmobile at night, you must have a headlight and taillight in operation.
• You cannot operate a snowmobile on a roadway, this includes the shoulder and public parking lots.
• The owner of a snowmobile shall not knowingly permit the snowmobile to be operated by an unsupervised person under sixteen (16) years of age.
• The driver of a snowmobile can be charged criminally with impaired driving in the same manner as a driver of an automobile, regardless of where they are driving their snowmobile.

Any person operating a snowmobile in contravention of an act may be subject to having the snowmobile seized until court proceedings.

Any questions or queries should be directed to the local Royal Canadian Mounted Police.