Through the efforts of our clubs, New York State is a leader in snowmobile education.  Courses are taught by certified and experienced club instructors who volunteer their time to make the sport safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

Successful completion of this course results in the award of an NYS snowmobile safety certificate. This certificate grants those holders, ages 14-17 years old the privilege of operating a snowmobile without adult supervision.

Courses are free and sponsored by snowmobile clubs.  Please pre-register early as classes fill up fast.

Youth ages 14 through 17 years old may operate a snowmobile, on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed, without adult or other supervision if they have completed a snowmobile safety training course recognized by the State of New York.

If youth ages 14 through 17 years have not completed the training course, they may operate a snowmobile if accompanied by (within 500 feet of) a person who is at least 18 years of age.

Youth ages 10 through 13 may operate a snowmobile, on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed, if they have completed a snowmobile safety training course recognized by the State of New York and are accompanied by (within 500 feet of) a person who is at least 18 years of age.

Children less than 10 years old or less than age 14 without a safety certificate may operate a snowmobile only on lands owned or leased by their parent or guardian.