24 LAWS & RULES : SUMMARY OF PENALTIES FOR SNOWMOBILE
§ 13106-A , 9 – Reckless operation of snowmobile
A person may not operate a snowmobile in such a way as to recklessly create a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person . A person who violates this provision commits a Class D crime .
§ 13106-A , 10 – Operating snowmobile to endanger .
A person may not operate a snowmobile so as to endanger any person or property by :
A . Operating the snowmobile except at a reasonable and prudent speed for the existing conditions , including when approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing , when approaching and taking a curve , when approaching a hill crest , when traveling upon any narrow or winding trail and when a special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians , skiers or other traffic by reason of weather or trail conditions ; or
B . Operating the snowmobile in a manner that fails to control its speed at all times as necessary to avoid colliding with any person , vehicle , snowmobile or other object .
§ 13106-A , 11 – Operating snowmobile at greater than reasonable and prudent speed
A person may not operate a snowmobile except at a reasonable and prudent speed for the existing conditions . A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime .
§ 13106-A , 20 - Abuse of another person ’ s property
A person may not while operating a snowmobile :
• Tear down or destroy a fence or wall on another person ’ s land ;
• Leave open a gate or bar on another person ’ s land ; or
• Trample or destroy crops on another person ’ s land .
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime .
§ 10902 , 1 – Suspension or revocation of , or refusal to issue a license or permit
Any conviction or adjudication for a violation of this Part is grounds for suspension of any license or permit issued under this Part . Except where provided by law , the commissioner shall determine the suspension period . To suspend a license or permit based upon a conviction or adjudication , the commissioner shall follow the procedures under section 10903 .
§ 10902 , 10 – Mandatory suspension for certain snowmobile violations
The commissioner shall suspend for at least one year all licenses , permits and registrations issued by the department pursuant to this Part to any person convicted or adjudicated of :
• Abuse of another person ’ s property .
• Operating a snowmobile under the influence .
• Operating a snowmobile to endanger .
• Reckless operation of a snowmobile .
• Failure or refusal to stop a snowmobile or attempting to elude an officer . ■
CANADIAN BORDER CROSSING
1 . You must stop at customs to cross a Canadian / U . S . border . The penalty for not stopping is $ 5,000 and loss of your snowmobile .
2 . You must have a “ Trail Pass ” to ride Quebec and New Brunswick trails . In Quebec pick up your pass from the first club or the Federation of Clubs for Snowmobiles ; telephone : ( 514 ) 252-3076 . In New Brunswick pick up your pass from the first New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs ( NBFSC ) checkpoint ( on the trail ) or arrange to purchase from the NBFSC , telephone : ( 506 ) 325- 2625 ; Fax : ( 506 ) 325-2627 .
3 . Trail 89 / 75 ( Jackman ) and Trail 85 / 19 ( Fort Kent ) crossing is open 24 hours / 7 days a week .
4 . Major ME / NB crossings are all open 24 hours / 7 days a week . For local information contact : Ross Antworth , New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs ( 506 ) 325-2625 . A trail pass is required and you must have personal liability insurance , by New Brunswick law , on your snowmobile . The insurance can be from your state of origin and must be available for viewing if asked for by a peace officer . Collision , theft and fire insurance are recommended but not mandatory .
5 . You must have your snowmobile registered , by New Brunswick law , in your state of origin . ■
TRAIL 92 / 95 CROSSING IS ONLY OPEN :
DAY US TIME CANADIAN TIME Monday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday Closed Closed
2023-24 STATE OF MAINE SUMMARY OF LAWS & RULES ATV & SNOWMOBILE