[Thulsadoom]

Nothing like being on a back country road, on a nice day, riding my winter bike, sunny.....cold......quiet.....and here comes a snowmobile running along, all over the place, at what had to be close to 100 mph. I don't think he saw me until the last second, we both almost crapped our pants. Never a dull moment...

[The BikeForums Team]

This is an archived thread, you can find the full version of this thread, with images, links and more content here.

Ready to buy? Check out these two online bike stores:
- http://www.nashbar.com (you can find the latest bike nashbar coupons in this thread)
- http://www.performancebike.com (you can find the latest performance bike coupons in this thread)

Cya on the forums,
- The BikeForums Team
- http://www.bikeforums.net

[Gojohnnygo.]

Brand new law and they still have a death wish. I had a pack of about 10 or 12 run me right off the trail a few years back. I don't think much can be done, except for reporting it.

Glad your ok


http://nyssnowassoc.org/laws.htm#general


It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any snowmobile in the following unsafe or harassing ways:
* 1. Imprudent speed. At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under the surrounding circumstances.
* NB Effective until February 26, 2006
* 1. Imprudent speed. At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under the surrounding circumstances provided, however, that in no case shall a snowmobile be operated at a speed in excess of fifty-five miles per hour upon public trails or lands, unless (a) participating in a special event authorized by the commissioner pursuant to section 25.11 of this article or (b) engaged in operation as an emergency vehicle as defined in subdivision twenty-one of section 21.05 of this title.
* NB Effective February 26, 2006

2. Reckless operation. In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to unreasonably endanger the person or property of another or to cause injury or damage thereto.

[Flanderflop]

I have found that if you ride snowmobile trails at night, the snow is packed harder and more fun and as an added bonus the machines are lighted and going a little snower.

[bike2math]

I have found that if you ride snowmobile trails at night, the snow is packed harder and more fun and as an added bonus the machines are lighted and going a little snower.

But, in my experience, the operators are drunker. Be careful.

[CastIron]

Drunker being the key word. 'Round here they are called Slednecks. Rarely sober. Rarely law abiding.