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It is also estimated that 110 people die annually from snowmobile-related injuries. Forty percent of the reported deaths were due to collisions with trees, wires, bridges, and other vehicles. A majority of snowmobile deaths and injuries involve the head and neck. Although most states do not have mandatory helmet laws, equipping yourself with head protection may reduce your risk of getting seriously hurt or killed.
Ways to Protect Yourself:
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Always maintain your snowmobile and keep it in excellent driving condition
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Always wear insulated boots and protective clothing including a helmet, gloves, and eye protection
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Never ride alone
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If possible, avoid crossing frozen bodies of water
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Never operate in a single file when crossing frozen bodies of water
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Always stay alert to driving conditions and obstacles, such as depressions in the snow
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Never operate on a street or highway
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Keep headlights and tail lights on at all times when operating your snowmobile
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Always check the weather conditions before you depart
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Always operate your snowmobile at safe speeds
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Never operate your snowmobile if you’re intoxicated, tired, or on medication
For more information on United Spinal Association’s Motorsafe Program visit their Web site at www.unitedspinal.org
Public entities that have responsibility or authority over street, roads, or walkways must include in their transition plan a schedule for providing curb ramps or other sloped areas where pedestrian walks cross curbs. Priority must be given to walkways serving state and local government offices and facilities, transportation, places of public accommodation, and employers, followed by walkways serving other areas. Newly constructed or altered streets, roads, and highways must contain curb ramps or other sloped areas at any intersection having curbs or other barriers to entry from a street-level pedestrian walkway. Also, newly constructed or altered sidewalks or paths must contain curb ramps or other sloped areas wherever they intersect with street, roads, or highways.