The Consequences of Snowmobiling Illegal (Scott Sumner)
The SAM Board of Directors and attending members had the opportunity to learn firsthand at Thursday’s SAM Meeting, on February 6, 2014, of the consequences of riding the SAM snowmobile trails without a MA Registration and/or a SAM Member Trail ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 14, 2014 in Education, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, laws, safety, sam, trail-riding
Snowmobiling in Massachusetts: A Beginners Guide
Are you new to snowmobiling in Massachusetts or considering taking part in the best winter fun on the planet? Here is a beginners guide that outlines what you need in order to snowmobile in Massachusetts. This is just a summary ...Read more
Published on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: clubs, education, laws, safety, sam, trail-riding
Snowmobile Age Restrictions (updated)
How old do I need to be to ride a snowmobile? The last time we reported on the age restrictions was almost a year ago, but things have changed since new regulations went into effect this year. This updated chart ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, family, laws, safety
Environmental Police Alert Operators of New Rules
Massachusetts Environmental Police Alert Off-Highway Vehicle Operators of New Rules. New age restrictions, safety education and registration requirements go into effect. With the onset of spring, the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) are reminding snow machine, all-terrain vehicle and dirt bike ...Read more
Published on Thursday, March 17, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, family, laws, press release, safety
Organizations! (Larry Tucker)
(The photo above depicts the founding fathers of SAM viewing a new piece of equipment that was purchased to send newsletters to members in 1972.) I hope that by now you have all seen billions of the “white flakes” in ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Guest Columns, Legislative Affairs, News & Updates
Tags: access, laws, legislative, opinion, public lands, sam
Snowmobile Safety and Enforcement Program Kick-Off
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts announces their trail safety and enforcement grants. Recognizing that the first major snowfall will allow snowmobile enthusiasts an opportunity to ride, the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts (SAM) announces the implementation of a $5,000 Trails Safety ...Read more
Published on Friday, January 14, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: laws, press release, safety, trail-riding
Zero Alcohol Tolerance When Riding (Rena Sumner)
A little thing happened to me on the way to grandma’s house this year. I was stopped for speeding in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Don’t let the fact that VA and MA are both Commonwealth states fool you. I don’t ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 in Executive Perspective, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, laws, opinion, safety
DCR Parks & Forests: Selection Criteria and Management Guidelines
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation has posted a draft document, Landscape Designations for DCR Parks & Forests: Selection Criteria and Management Guidelines. SAM members should take the time to review the document and understand how it will effect ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 12, 2010 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, environment, family, laws, legislative, public lands
