Spectacular mountains, scenic open space,a dn colorful red rock country make Brian Head a snowmobiling wonderland. Miles of trails wind through mountains and forests, opening onto delightful meadows and vast plateaus. Whether you want groomed trails or untracked isolation, snowmobiling opportunities abound amid Utah's natural wonders.

The Division of Parks and Recreation helps people enjy snowmobiling in Utah, mantains hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails, and administers off-highway vehicle laws and rules. Snowmobiles are off-highway vehicles(OHVs).

The following highlights from Utah's OHV laws and rules answer frequently asked questions about snowmobile activities on pubic roads, trails, and lands.

DOES MY SNOWMOBILE HAVE TO BE REGISTERED?

Snowmobiles being operated or transported on public roads, trails, or lands must display a current snowmobile (OHV) registration sticker. If you are a nonresident visiting Utah for less than 14 days, you may operate your snowmobile on public lands without registering it.

Obtain registration base stickers from the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles.

Mount them on both sides of the hood or pan. Base decals remain on your snowmobile until you sell or trasfer it. New registration validation stickers are issued annually. Place them over the base decals, leaving the numbers on the base decals visible.

Rules related to who may operate snowmobiles on public lands are designed to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all riders.

	No one Under eight years of age may operate a snowmobile on public roads, trails, or lands.
	Operators eight through 15 years of age and older must ossess an OHV education certificate marked specifically for snowmobile use.
	Operators 16 years of age and older must possess a valid drivers license or an OHV education certificate for snowmobile use.
	Education certificates will be issued to anyone eight years old and older who completes the Division of Parks and Recreation OHV education course and passes a snowmobile knowledge skill test. For training information contact the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation at 1-800-OHV-RIDE.

Properly fitting, safety-rated helmets must be worn by snowmobile operators and passengers under 18 years of age. All operators and passengers of any age should wear protective head gear.

RELATED LAWS

Ride on right side of the trail, giving the uphillbound machine the right of way. Be careful not to follow other snowmobiles too closely.

	Use headlights and tailights in daylight and darkness.
	It is illegal to drive a snowmobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

SAFETY TIPS

	Let someon know where you're going and when you expect to be back. Never ride alone.
	Watch your fuel supply. Head out only to a point where the fuel gauge reads one-half; then follow your tracks back to the trailhead.
	An adult should accompany and supervise operators ages eight through 15 at all times.
	Dress for changing weather conditions. Layered clothing allows riders to adjust as temperature and weather condition change.
	Be familiar with your machine. Know its fuel capacity and basic maintenance procedures. Carry spark plugs, drive belt, tool kit, and survival kit.
	Check weather and avalanche danger forecasts. Avoid potentially dangerous situations.
	Please don't harass wildlife.

Please park cars, trailers, campers, etc., in designated snowmobile parking lots. Check with local U.S. Forest Service offices for trail guides of ungroomed trails and other areas open to snowmobile use.

Have a safe, enjoyable snowmobile experience.

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