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Minnesota Snowmobile Laws and Regulations 1996-97 84.82 Subd. la 84.84 84.87 Subd. 1. 84.871 84.873 Subd. 2 Snowmobile registration All snowmobiles either operated or transported must be registered with the DNR. Transfer or Termination of Snowmobile Ownership. Within 15 days after the transfer of ownership written notice thereof shall be given to the Commissioner in such form as the Commissioner shall prescribe. Operation. (a) Cannot operate on the shoulder/inside slope of any Trunk or CSAH highway or county road and in the case of a divided trunk or county highway the median area. At night snowmobiles can only be operated only on the right hand side of any of the above roadways. (b) A snowmobile may make a direct crossing of a street or highway any hour of the day provided: 1. The crossing is made at a 90 degree angle to the roadway and there are no obstructions that would prevent a quick and safe crossing. 2. The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before crossing. 3. The driver yields the right of way to all oncoming traffic. 4. In the case of a divided highway the crossing is to be made at an intersection with another street or highway. 5. Lights must be on at night (Front and rear). 6. May be operated on a bridge on the farthest right hand side. (c) Equipment. 1. At least 1 headlamp and a tail lamp. 2. 16 square inches of reflective material forward of the handle bars. 3. Brakes. (d) Emergency Operation. I. A snow mobile may be operated upon a public street or highway other than provided by clause (b) in an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway renders travel by automobile impractical. (e) Other laws. 1. All provisions of Chapter 169 shall apply to the operation of snowmobiles upon streets and highways, except for those relating to required equipment, and except those that by their nature have no application. Section 169.09 applies to the operation of snowmobiles anywhere in the state or on the ice of any boundary water of the state. Operation generally, it shall be unlawful to operate a snowmobile: 1. At an unsafe speed. 2. In a careless or negligent manner. 3. Without a lighted head and tail lamp when required. 4. In a tree nursery or planting. Mufflers I. Every snowmobile shall at all times be equipped with a properly working muffler. Signal from Officer to Stop. 1. It is illegal for a snowmobile operator to disregard an Officers signal to stop or to interefer or endanger, increase speed, attempt to flee or elude the officer.