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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.
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.
Horizontal intersection
Notice of changes in horizontal trail alignment less than 90-degrees where an intersection occurs within or immediately adjacent to a turn.
Local routes
Signifies local snowmobile routes within a community.
Not allowed
Identifies areas where snowmobiling is not allowed.
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.
Object marker
Identifies an obstruction on or at the side of the trail. The stripes slope down towards the trail.
One direction arrow
Notice of changes in horizontal trail alignment of 90-degrees or more.
Private drives ahead
Used to warn trail users where driveways cross a snowmobile trail.
Railroad crossing
A railroad crossing is ahead.
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”)
Stay on trail
Reminds riders to stay on the designated trail.
Stop
Bring your snowmobile to a complete stop before proceeding with caution.
Stop sign ahead
Notice of a stop sign ahead.
Trail reassurance
Lets the rider know which specific trail they are using.
Trail turns
Signifies a sharp turn ahead.
Yield
Yield the right-of-way to vehicles traveling on the other trail.