Safety first with International Snowmobile Safety Week

January 13 to 19, 2008 marks International Snowmobile Safety Week—the annual reminder to everyone involved in the sport to have but ride safe. Manufacturers, snowmobile clubs and others in the community are more involved than ever in making safety a top of mind awareness issues for all snowmobilers, through the campaign, The Safe Riders! You make snowmobiling safe, which involves video and TV and radio public service announcements.

Snowmobile safety reminders:

1. Snowmobiling and alcohol don’t mix—don’t drink and ride 2. Know before you go! Always check local ice conditions 3. When night riding, slow down! Expect the unexpected 4. Ride safe, stay on the trail. Respect private property 5. Know the risks and be prepared. And make every trip a round trip. 6. Cross with care—don’t become road-kill 7. Snowmobiling is a fun family life-style activity, join us today 8. Ride smart, ride right, stay in control 9. One is the loneliest number, never ride alone 10. Promote your right to ride—get involved 11. Smart riders are safe riders, take snowmobile safety training 12. Snowmobiling: A way to connect with family and friends

Source: www.gosnowmobiling.org

Manufacturers invite snowmobilers to participate in the International Snowmobile Safety Week, and to visit the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association web site at http://www.snowmobile.org/ to aid clubs or snowmobile related businesses in sponsoring safety events.