The state of Vermont has a speed limit of 30 m.p.h. and experienced no deaths last winter. Studs do severe damage to paved trails and roads. The Paul Bunyan Trail experienced 10 years of wear in 2 years due to carbide studs. Snowmobiling is not allowed on paved trails. Snowmobiles damage and shorten the life of paved trails.
Local government can lift the moratorium.
The smallest unit of government in which the boundaries of a lake in fall has ultimate jurisdiction on the matter. There shall be statewide minimum standards for lakes on which the moratorium is lifted. Jet-skis are the number one complaint to the DNR yet there are very few restrictions placed on them. Local units of government are the best able to judge whether or not jet skis are appropriate for their lakes. Through grassroots organizing statewide, MRR is working to stop the irresponsible growth of motorized recreation.