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Sign Up Now for Snowmobile and OHRV Safety Classes
Winter is almost here, and free in-person snowmobile safety education classes are now being scheduled in the Granite State. To operate a snowmobile or off-highway recreational vehicle (OHRV) in New Hampshire, any person age 12 or older must have either a valid motor vehicle driv- er’s license or have successfully completed an approved OHRV/ Snowmobile Safety Education class. These classes are taught by instructors and staff trained by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Those inter- ested in attending should regis- ter soon before slots are filled by visiting www.wildlife.state.nh.us/ ohrv/education.html.
OHRV/Snowmobile Safety Education classes can also be conveniently taken online. With recent changes to the state laws, all online classes will include a combination of practical OHRV and snowmobile safety and the rules that apply to all trail riders. The cost for the virtual class is $34.95.
“The online safety courses provide a convenient option for students to obtain their New Hampshire Rider Certificate, at their own pace, while learn- ing key safety information im- portant for riding both OHRVs and snowmobiles,” said Cap- tain Michael Eastman, OHRV/
Snowmobile Education and Law Enforcement Coordinator for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. “The entire course can be taken on a smartphone, tablet, or computer and offers a fun approach to learning by using live-action video and inter- active learning modules.”
To register for an online safety class, visit https://wildlife.state. nh.us/ohrv/education-online. html.
Even after course completion, all youth riders under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a li- censed adult over the age of 18 when operating a snowmobile or OHRV, including on prop- erty belonging to their parents, grandparents, or guardians.
To further one’s safety and rider etiquette education, oper- ators of all ages are invited to join one of the over 100 snow- mobile and 26 OHRV clubs in
New Hampshire. “Joining a club is a great way to learn about safe riding, help support local land- owners, and help maintain trails for your own and others’ enjoy- ment,” Eastman said. For more information on how to become involved with a snowmobile club, visit www.nhsa.com. For OHRV club information, visit www. nhohva.org.
In addition to safety educa- tion, NH Fish and Game Con- servation Officers will be out on the trails this winter conducting patrols to detect and apprehend impaired snowmobile opera- tors, enforce speed limits, deter unlawful off-trail riding, and detect machines with modified exhausts. These ongoing initia- tives will help to keep the state’s snowmobile trails open and safe for all outdoor enthusiasts during the upcoming seasons.
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