Snowmobile safety classes offered
The Pennsylvania State Snowmoible Association (PSSA) announces that snowmobile safety classes for youth are being scheduled throughout the state of Pennsylvania. PSSA advises snowmobile enthusiasts that Pennsylvania’s Snowmobile Law requires youngsters between the ages of 10 to 15 to earn a safety certificate before they may lawfully operate a snowmobile in the Commonwealth, except upon lands owned or leased by their parent or legal guardian. PSSA and its member clubs offer classes conducted by DCNR certified instructors in all areas of the state.
The schedule of classes can be obtained from the association’s website at www.pasnow.org. PSSA, itself, will offer a safety class on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during its “PA Powersports Show” at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds. Call 1-888-411-PSSA to register for this class.
The goal of the course, which was developed by the Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and is free for all participants, is to develop safe attitudes in all keystone state snowmobilers. Student manuals and workbooks are utilized to illustrate the sport’s basic principles and safety concepts. The course content includes winter clothing, machine safety and snowmobile laws and regulations. Class participants qualify for their certificate by completing their workbooks and achieving a score of 80 percent or better on the final examination.
The classes are conducted throughout the fall and are generally over by the end of the calendar year so parents are urged enroll their children in one of these courses. On the day of the course, parents are to accompany their children to registration so that the required forms may be completed. Parents that wish to stay for the entire day are welcome to sit in on the class. Additional classes may be added, so check www.pasnow.org or call 1-888-411-PSSA periodically for an updated schedule.