Snowmobile safety course offered

Thu, 11/20/2014 - 4:30pm

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will be conducting a two evening snowmobile safety course at Boothbay Region Adult Ed on Dec. 2 and 4, 6-9 p.m.

This course teaches how to properly operate and maintain a snowmobile. Knowing how to handle these recreational vehicles helps reduce the risk of injury and accident. Laws, responsibilities, and personal safety will also be covered.

State law requires operators under the age of 16 complete a safety course. Parents can be held legally responsible for violators. Play it safe and learn the right way to ride. You must attend both sessions to receive a certificate.

The course location is Boothbay Region High School, and the fee is $10. To register complete the registration form in the Fall brochure,or print one from our website: www.boothbayae.org. Include payment and mail to: Boothbay Region Adult Ed, 236 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. If you have questions or need more information call 207-633-3224 or email boothbayae@gwi.net.