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Snowmobilers, before heading out to the White Pass, Chilkoot or Haines summit, should be prepared for the new BC rules that apply to the operation of off-road-vehicles, including snowmobiles, on BC crown land.
 
BC's new ORV Act & Regulations, effective November 1, 2015:
  • This new law applies to snowmobiles and all other off-road-vehicles (ORVs) operation on BC crown land, including trails and backcountry.
  • Yukoners who operate their snowmobile or other ORVs on BC crown land (e.g. Atlin area, Chilkoot, White Pass, Haines summit areas) must carry a certificate of registration for their machine, and display a license plate on their snowmobile or ORV.
  • Quoting an ICBC agent concerning Yukoners operating snowmobiles in BC:  "It would be the same as you driving your car/truck to Atlin or other locations in British Columbia, if your home jurisdiction insures and registers your vehicle, BC recognizes that."
  • Parks Canada confirmed that this new law applies to snowmobile operation in the Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site.
  • As in the Yukon, snowmobilers and other ORVers must have a driver's license, insurance, registration & license plate when driving across a maintained road in BC.
  • Operators and passengers must wear helmets at all times.
  • More info: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2015FLNR0313-001725?WT.cg_n=Hootsuite

Quoting from “Frequently Asked Questions”: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/mof/orv/QA_ORV_Act.pdf
  "Why are registration and a number plate or sticker important?
  • Modernizing the registration scheme will help enforcement officers better identify irresponsible ORV riders that endanger others, damage the environment or harm animals.
  • In addition, it will help enforcement officers track stolen vehicles since ICBC’s registration data would be available to officers 24/7."
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