Here is some helpful info from the AWSC explaining
the new sled registration that goes into effect July 2015. Keep it handy! Your friends may have lots of questions and this may help you explain it to them. If not, go to
www.awsc.org like it says. And we all will learn more about how this is going to be handled, all those things are being worked on as we speak. But this is the what's in WI ACT 142. Vintage folks should be
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs – AWSC 529Trail Side Dr., Suite 100 – DeForest, WI 53532 Phone: 800.232.4108 / 608.846.5530 – Fax: 608.846.5534 Web:
www.awsc.org / Email: awsc@awsc.org
What You Need to Know About the New WI Trail Pass under WI Act 142 (CAP – Club Assistance Program)
1. When does this new law go into effect? July 1, 2015. Act 142 requires each sled operating on trails to display a WI Trail Pass to be purchased annually. This is separate from the WI snowmobile registration.
2. What is the cost of the trail pass? Once Act 142 is implemented, if your membership dues with one of the nearly 600 AWSC snowmobile clubs statewide are up to date and the club has paid your AWSC dues, the cost of the Trail Pass will be $10. If you are purchasing the new Trail Pass and are NOT an AWSC and snowmobile club member the cost will be $30 per snowmobile.
3. Do I have to join a club? No – It will be your choice to join one of the nearly 600 AWSC snowmobile clubs statewide. Please remember that without the clubs and volunteers there would be NO TRAILS! It is the club volunteers that provide and maintain the WI Snowmobile Trail System.
4. Where do the funds from the trail pass go? The revenue generated from the sale of snowmobile registrations and Trail Passes will go into the state snowmobile program’s segregated fund.
5. How do I obtain my trail pass? Those details and processes have yet to be determined by the State along with the AWSC.
6. Do I still have to register my snowmobile with the State of WI? Yes - However the registration fee structure will change to a $30/3 year registration. Currently it is $30/2 years.
7. Is the Out of State (Non-Resident) trail pass going to increase in cost? Yes - It will increase to $50 from $35 (current).
8. My snowmobile is 30 years (or older.) Do I still need a trail pass? The new law provides a free annual (yearly) Trail Pass sticker to be displayed on sleds 30 years and older. However, snowmobiles still need to be registered. Note: Change in registration fee $30/3 year registration.
9. If I don’t live in WI can I still register my snowmobile(s) in WI? Yes – If you reside in another State you can still register your snowmobiles in WI. If you chose to belong to one of the nearly 600 AWSC snowmobile clubs statewide and are up to date with membership dues and the club has paid your AWSC dues, the cost of the Trail Pass will be $10. If you do not belong to a club in WI your trail pass will cost $30. Otherwise you will have to purchase the Out of State trail pass for $50 if your snowmobile is registered in another state.
