SPEED

Speed, sometimes mixed with riding in the dark, is a major factor in most accidents. Riders must always, day or night, be aware of their riding speed, maintaining a speed slow enough to ensure they are in control of the snowmachine. On the North Slope, we maintain a maximum speed of 15 mph while working, and 25 mph while traveling to and from work sites. Helmets absolutely must be worn while traveling to work sites, and when a speed limit of 25 is being observed. Make sure you do not exceed the safe speed for snow, terrain and weather conditions.

In darkness, the headlights illuminate your path out to a maximum of 200 feet in front of the snowmachine. Be careful not to over-ride the headlights. Always watch your speed where other motor vehicles operate such as at road crossings, on open roadways and road right-of-ways. Motor vehicles must always be given plenty of space for the safety of you, your crew and other motor vehicles.