Wisconsin Trail pass for out of state visitors

[improved700]

Wiyooper... When you say vintage sled, how old? If your machine is 1982 or older, is can be registered as an antique and no longer needs a trail pass. Antique registration is only $20 for the 3 year period, and $5 for a renewal.

Antique snowmobiles

Owners of snowmobiles 35 years or older and registered as antiques are no longer required to display a trail pass while operating on a public snowmobile corridor. To legally operate the antique snowmobile registration decal must be prominently displayed on both sides of the cowling.

It's a bummer that you got ran through the mill during the stop, but without proper registration and trail pass, it make's it a easy stop for the DNR.

Really?!?! I was stopped in WI because my "sticker was in the mail". Had my papers - not good enough. Put through the gauntlet. Ran DL. Checked vin. Checked exhaust. Where you live? Where you going? Where you coming from? "You been drinking?" No. I wasn't doing anything wrong and was hassled. All because my sticker was in the mail. You may be okay with tyranny, but I am not. Granted, I could have waited for the sticker, but when it snows, you need to take advantage.

BTW, I am nearly 50 years old and was riding a vintage snowmobile. Not running around and braaaappping every corner. Upset me so much, I put the sled back on the trailer and haven't been back out in WI.....just MI.

 

[blkhwkbob]

I agree. I don't put any trail passes on my sleds. I carry them in my handlebar pouch. I do put the Wisc registration sticker on the tunnel instead of the hood. I don't like anything on the painted part of my sled.

Don't be surprised if you get pulled over and the officer makes you put the sticker on the sled while he watches. If you refuse, I'm sure he'll be happy to write you a nice ticket instead.

 

[Clintondf]

looking for the member, i think from this thread, that PM'ed me about a week ago about a trail permit. somehow my inbox and sent box have been completely deleted so i have lost the message and the contact number. if one of you was this person please re-send if still available. thank you.