A lack of proper registration, trail permits, even valid driving licenses is forcing some area snowmobilers to be out of pocket $15-hundred.
OPP laid seven charges during a recent snowmobile patrol which Constable Anne McCoy says was done to ensure sledders are following the rules.
"We have to make sure people have the proper insurance," says McCoy, "they're licensed drivers and are operating their sleds within the speed limits. That makes everyone safe who uses the trails."
During last Thursday's patrol, three machines had to towed off the trails after police found operators to be driving without a valid license .
