Recreational snowmobilers are reminded that a Snopass permit is required to ride on trails managed by Snoman.

A Snopass costs 150 dollars for an annual permit or 75 dollars for a seven-day permit and can be purchased through Manitoba Public Insurance. More information is available at https://snoman.mb.ca/snopass.

Manitobans are reminded there are actions that can result in provincial fines including operating a snowmobile without a Snoman permit 486 dollars, operating an unregistered off-road vehicle, or failure to wear a helmet 174 dollars and public consumption of alcohol 672 dollars.

The impaired operation of a snowmobile carries with it the same consequences as driving a vehicle while impaired. Penalties can include significant fines, impoundment of the snowmobile, and a conviction resulting in a criminal record.

Conservation officers and the RCMP will be conducting snowmobile patrols to help ensure public safety.