The Illinois Snowmobile Education Course consists of a minimum eight hours of instruction. These courses cover the basics in maintenance and repair of snowmobiles, proper and safe operation, 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 10-11 are welcome to attend, however they will 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.

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Summary of Illinois Snowmobiling Law

Know Your Hand Signals

Snowmobilers' Code
of Ethics

Basic Snowmobile Safety Code

Snowmobile Trail Signs

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 a wait list can attend.