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Event Status
Event Completed
Event ID
8093
Event Name
Snowmobile Safety Education

Event Completed 15 of 30 seats remaining

Location

Location:

1697 36th Street, Allegan, MI 49010

Schedule

Date & Times:
Dec 07, 2024 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

About this Event:

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, Allegan County Sheriff Department will host a one day in person class on Snowmobile Safety at the Allegan County Snowmobile & ORV Association located at: 1697 36th Street Allegan, MI 49010. The class is offered free of charge. You must register for the class ahead of time as space is limited. Please register early to reserve your seat. In this class, you will learn safe and responsible off-road vehicle operation in a classroom setting. An ORV Safety Certificate is required for all operators under 16 years of age. There is not a minimum age for enrollment, but attendees will need to be able to read, comprehend, and successfully pass a written test to receive a Safety Certificate. Although, not required by Michigan law, adults are allowed to take the course. The class will run from 9am to 2pm with a break for lunch. Please bring your own sack lunch. Class material will be provided at the start of the class. Students will not be riding Snowmobiles. For questions or concerns about the class, please contact: Deputy Long dlong@allegancounty.org

Details

Organized by:

David W. Long Jr

Required Files:

Cancellation Policies:

If you are no longer planning on attending this class, please cancel your registration so that those on the waiting list will have a chance to attend.

Event Policies:

Minimum Age Policies:

There are no minimum age policies

Maximum Age Policies:

There are no maximum age policies

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About the Program

Overview:

The main purpose of the snowmobile safety education course is to educate and develop safe, knowledgeable and responsible snowmobile owners and operators. Topics covered include description of machine controls, safety and operating procedures, loading and towing procedures, understanding trail operation, laws and regulations, and environmental concerns and reporting responsibility. 
Any snowmobile operator 12 to 16 years old are required to pass an approved snowmobile safety course to operate without adult supervision or to cross a roadway. 

About the Class: 
  • In person, traditional classroom setting 
  • Written test (80% or better to pass) 
  • No minimum age requirement; however, students under 10 years of age shall be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other adult approved by parent or legal guardian. 
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