South Bruce OPP is reminding snowmobilers to be safe after responding to two incidents.
On Jan. 3 around 10 p.m., police say officers responded to a snowmobile that fell though the ice in a waterway in the Township of Huron-Kinloss. The driver was uninjured.
The next day around 12:50 p.m., police say a 17-year-old was ejected from a snowmobile on a trail near Ripley and was transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
The 17-year-old was later charged with driving with no insurance and no permit.
“With the heavy snowfall in the Bruce County area, it’s looking to be a great year for snowmobiling; however, there are risks associated,” police say in a release.
Before you head out on a snowmobile, police advise you consider the following:
-No ice is safe ice
-Obey the speed limits for trails and roadways, and adjust speed to the weather conditions
-Always wear a helmet
-Don’t ride a machine you are not comfortable operating
-Ride on the right side of the trail
-Stay on the trails and use proper care and control
-Come to a complete stop before entering any roadway and be cautious before crossing
-Obey signs and signals
-Never ride on private property without permission
-Do not leave children or young riders unsupervised
-Check the weather and trail conditions before heading out
-Regularly inspect your snowmobile
-Pack a first-aid and survival kit
-Dress appropriately for weather conditions
-Check trail status before heading out