So if you get stopped by the DNR in MN they ask for your registration and drivers license even if is strickly an off road vehicle but I guess you do cross roads but what about kids that are younger than driving age? Just a question
I know that is not the case in WI
Minnesota Residents and Non-Residents
Under Age 12
(Without safety
Certificate)
• May drive snowmobiles on public lands, public waters, or grant-in-aid trails if
accompanied by an adult*
• May not drive a snowmobile across state or county roads
• May not drive snowmobiles on streets or highways in a municipality
Ages 12 & 13 • May drive snowmobiles on public lands, public waters, or grant-in-aid trails IF
- Accompanied by an adult* OR
- In possession of a valid snowmobile safety certificate
• May not drive a snowmobile across state or county roads
• May not drive snowmobiles on streets or highways in a municipality
Ages 14 to 18 • May drive a snowmobile across state or county roads IF in possession of a
snowmobile safety certificate or drivers license or id card with valid
snowmobile indicator
• May drive snowmobiles on public lands, public waters, or grant-in-aid trails
WITH a snowmobile safety certificate
• May drive snowmobiles on streets or highways in municipalities, if not contrary
to ordinance
- Needs snowmobile certificate if required by ordinance
Over Age 18 • Residents born after 12/31/76 who operate a snowmobile in Minnesota must
possess a valid snowmobile safety certificate or a drivers license or id card
with a valid snowmobile indicator.