Snowmobile Safety Course Announced For December by Sheriff’s Office

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office will hold a one-day snowmobile safety course on December 13th at the Cortlandville Fire Station at 999 Route 13 in Cortland. The course has limited space and will begin at 8am.

The Sheriff’s Office says youth between the ages of 10 and 13 may operate a snowmobile on lands where it is allowed, but only if they have completed a snowmobile safety training course recognized by the state. They must also be accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years of age.

For those between the ages of 14 and 17 who have the state approved certificate, the Sheriff’s Office says they may operate a snowmobile without adult or other supervision.

Pre-registration is required to attend the snowmobile safety course on December 13th. You can register by clicking HERE. The course is sponsored by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and is being offered locally by the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office. No lunch will be provided, although there will be a lunch break given.

Questions or concerns may be directed to Sergeant Michael Gates at (607)758-5549 or email at mgates@cortlandcountyny.gov.