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Snowmobile signs
Below are signs you may encounter while you are out riding. Be sure to understand what they mean and follow the laws.
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Closed to wheeled ahead
Placed on state or federal land prior to the point a designated state snowmobile trail enters private property where wheeled motorized vehicle use is prohibited.
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Horizontal intersection
Notice of changes in horizontal trail alignment less than 90-degrees where an intersection occurs within or immediately adjacent to a turn.
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Local routes
Signifies local snowmobile routes within a community.
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Not allowed
Identifies areas where snowmobiling is not allowed.
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Number of miles
May be installed below “Private Drives Ahead” signs to indicate how many miles long the stretch of trail with private drives runs.
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Object marker
Identifies an obstruction on or at the side of the trail. The stripes slope down towards the trail.
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One direction arrow
Notice of changes in horizontal trail alignment of 90-degrees or more.
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Private drives ahead
Used to warn trail users where driveways cross a snowmobile trail.
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Railroad crossing
A railroad crossing is ahead.
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Snowmobile permitted
The county allows operation in the right-of-ways or on the shoulders of county roads (does not apply to state or federal highways marked with “M” or “US”)
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Stay on trail
Reminds riders to stay on the designated trail.
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Stop
Bring your snowmobile to a complete stop before proceeding with caution.
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Stop sign ahead
Notice of a stop sign ahead.
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Trail reassurance
Lets the rider know which specific trail they are using.
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Trail turns
Signifies a sharp turn ahead.
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Yield
Yield the right-of-way to vehicles traveling on the other trail.