Often the deputies ticket snowmobilers for equipment violations, however, if the timing is right, there can be arrests for trespassing, Grimshaw said. Signs such as Parker s can help, although property owners must be careful of what to use to stop the machines from trespassing. Some farmers spread manure and others put up fences. Both can cause the snowmobiler to have an accident and expose the property owner to liability. Both the Sheriff s Department and local snowmobile clubs educate the public on common courtesy and laws.
Municipalities have little or no control over the problem.
When residents choose to go to local government for solutions, this can actually hold up a remedy. Town of Schroeppel Supervisor Joanne Sivers said she believes most residents are aware that the town boards cannot help much. I know there are some who are disregarding the law. Grimshaw said the problem is not isolated to Oswego County. Some people don t care about the laws.