A snowmobile safety class is required for all Illinois children from the ages of 12 to 16 years, as well as for adults that do not have a valid Illinois drivers license.

The Illinois Snowmobile Education Course consists of a minimum of eight hours of instruction.

These courses cover the basics in maintenance and repair of snowmobiles, proper and safe operations, the history of snowmobiling, first aid, protection of the environment, and the state laws. As in other courses, various visual aids are provided to enhance the quality of instructions. (Children ages 10-11 are welcome to attend, however they wil not receive their safety certificate until their 12th birthday). Youngsters are also required to have a safety certificate in all surrounding snow states. Surrounding states do accept an Illinois safety certificate as proof of proper training.

Students attending Illinois safety classes MUST be pre-registered in order to attend a class. Class sizes are limited and walk-ins are not accepted. Please call the phone number for the class you choose for details as to the location for the class. If your child is pre-registered and cannot make the class, please notify the instructor prior to the class so children that may be on the wait list can attend.

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Snowmobile Safety Class Schedule

11/11/23
Hampshire White Riders SEP Class
Hampshire Park District, 390 South Ave., Hampshire
7:30am-4:30pm
Genice: 847-987-3986

11/11/23
Cold Ducks SEP Class
Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Station # 1
7:30am-4:30pm
Larry at 847-695-5914
Info@elgincoldducks.com

11/18/23
Brewster Creek Forest Preserve
6N921 IL Route 25, St. Charles
8:00am-4:00pm
Ron: 630-546-8058

11/18/23
McHenry County Sheriffs Office
2200 N Seminary Ave., Woodstock
8:00am-4:00pm
TBD

11/25/23
Leone’s
3061 E 103rd Rd, Peru
8:00am-4:30pm
815-220-1780

12/9/23
Lena Community Center
497 Lions Dr., Lena
8:00am-4:30pm
815-990-2652

12/16/23
McHenry County Sheriffs Office
2200 N Seminary Ave., Woodstock
8:00am-4:00pm
TBD

1/6/24
Kane County Forest Preserve Headquarters
1996 Kirk Rd., Geneva
8:00am-4:00pm
Ron: 630-546-8058

1/24/24
McHenry County Sheriffs Office
2200 N Seminary Ave., Woodstock
8:00am-4:00pm
TBD

Questions about free Snowmobile Safety Courses offered by one of the regions, contact IASC at 815-210-0587 or email us at iasc@mtco.com

Visit DNR Web Site for Illinois Snowmobile Rules & Regulations - Illinois Snowmobile Regulations