It is a great feeling of freedom to take the scooter out into the mountains and the forest. But with freedom also comes responsibility. Get into the habit of finding out in advance what the rules are where you intend to go.
Feel free to use the picnic huts, but bring your own firewood, clean up and take the rubbish home.
Respecting others along the trails whether they are walking or skiing is a given, as is respecting animals and nature.
Scooter drivers must always give way to skiers, dog sledders and pedestrians.
Snowmobiling by trail
The quality of the trails lasts longer if you drive at a reasonably steady pace, free riders who use the trail as transportation are asked to respect this.
Buy a trail license and support ÖLT's non-profit work for a sustainable snowmobiling in Laisdalen. The income from the trail licenses goes in full to skidding and maintenance of the trails. Any surplus is reinvested directly in the development of the trails, but also in the modernization of the association's machinery.
Regulation of snowmobile traffic and local traffic regulations
There are a number of regulatory areas in the mountains. Some of these areas have public snowmobile trails and can only be used on the trails. In other regulatory areas there is a total ban on snowmobiling for the public. It is your responsibility to know about these regulatory areas.
In our area, there is a permanent snowmobile ban in the Vindeln-Laisfjällens regulatory area (south side of the Laisälven river) and in Pieljekaise National Park. In view of reindeer husbandry, nature conservation or other reasons, the county administrative board may make a special decision to close or temporarily re-route certain snowmobile routes at short notice. Special regulations apply in national parks and nature reserves. In some parks and reserves, the use of motorized vehicles is prohibited. Check the regulations of the protected area to see if it is prohibited.
The trails are permitted for snowmobile traffic only on well-covered ground as soon as snow conditions permit. The ground is considered to be well covered with snow when there is no risk of any part of the snowmobile touching the ground while driving.
Reindeer grazing land
There are reindeer on winter grazing in the area. In winter, the reindeer are sensitive to disturbance and need peace and quiet when grazing. Dogs, snowmobile traffic and snowmobile tracks can drive the reindeer from the grazing area. Show consideration by following posted restrictions and respecting the snowmobile prohibition areas that exist. If you see the reindeer during your trip, stop the snowmobile and be quiet and let the reindeer pass the trail at their own pace.
Driving on public roads
It is not allowed to drive a snowmobile on public roads, except when crossing the road, or driving the shortest possible distance if the terrain is impassable. Where you have to drive a snowmobile on a road, the maximum speed limit is 20 km/h.
Lakes and rivers
When driving along a marked trail or just a snowmobile trail that crosses a lake or other body of water, you always drive over the ice at your own risk. Make sure that the bearing capacity of the ice is sufficient for the vehicle you are driving. Remember to always have the canopy open on your snowmobile if you have passengers with you. If an accident occurs and the ice breaks up, you have a better chance of getting ashore if the canopy is open.
