Happy Trails for Snowmobilers?
Snowmobiling is a popular winter recreational activity in Ontario; in some northern communities, people use the snowmobile for the vital transport of supplies. However, higher insurance premiums may be causing many riders to park their snowmobiles, or cut back on their riding, especially over the past five years.
Another insurance obstacle that can face snowmobile drivers is the fact that some insurance companies refuse to issue policies for snowmobiles that have engines bigger than 700 ccs, as they are deemed to be prone to more serious accidents.
You must have liability insurance if you are riding your snowmobile off your own property, and your snowmobile must be registered with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation whether it is on or off your property.
Be sure to carry your registration permit and insurance card with you when riding, or you could get dinged by a fine of up by $1,000 by a police or conservation officer.
Happy Trails! Oh, and avoid driving your snowmobile on frozen lakes or rivers; not only is it unsafe, you’re not likely insured for any environmental damage you cause the body of water from leaking gasoline, oils and other toxic fluids from your snowmobile.
Are insurance premiums keeping you from enjoying your winter sport of snowmobiling as much as it used to? Leave your comment here.