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INSURanCE & REGISTRATION

SNOWMOBILE USE IN BC IS REGULATED BY THE OFF-ROAD VEHICLE ACT. THIS IS LAW AND APPLIES TO SNOWMOBILE USE ON CROWN LAND, INCLUDING FOREST SERVICE ROADS, TRAILS, FREERIDE ZONES, AND STAGING AREAS.

When snowmobiling in British Columbia, you are required by law to have:

  • A one time fee of $48 provides you with an ICBC number plate or decal which must be clearly displayed on front, back, or left side of vehicle. A copy of registration must be carried on your person.

    If traveling from out of province you must be registered in your home jurisdiction. If licensing and registration are not available in your home jurisdiction, you must carry proof of ownership documents while riding in BC.

    To register your snowmobile you will require a certificate or origin, bill of sale, or statutory declaration (MV1484) along with your transfer/tax form.

    More details HERE.

  • A minimum of $200,000 liability insurance is required to travel on snow-covered forest service roads that are considered trails in the winter and / or to load or unload in staging areas. 

    Insurance is available through a number of providers. BCSF Club Members receive up to a 25% discount on insurance through Capri Off Road Insurance.

    More details HERE.

  • Riders 12 years of age and older are required to carry photo ID with them at all times while operating a snowmobile.

    More details HERE.

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  • Mandatory adult supervision of children by persons 19 or older who either hold a valid driver’s licence or have completed a certified training course for the class of ORV (see Section 17 of legislation)

    A child can ride an ORV if the child meets the vehicle manufacturer’s minimum age and weight requirements (see section 16 of legislation)

    A child cannot drive an ORV with a passenger (see section 19 of legislation)

    A child cannot drive an on-highway vehicle (see section 16 of legislation)

    Some exemptions apply — for example, 14- and 15-year-olds with appropriate training and written permission from their parent or guardian (see section 18 of legislation).

BC ORV REGULATIONS

DID YOU KNOW THAT A PORTION OF YOUR SNOWMOBILE REGISTRATION DOLLARS GO RIGHT BACK TO SNOWMOBILE CLUBS VIA THE BC ORV TRAIL FUND?