BORDER FACTS

1. Currently there are 7 approved trails that are routed directly on the Vermont/Quebec border.

2. Contrary to popular belief the 6 meter cleared area (slash) along the U.S. /Canadian border is NOT a "neutral zone".

3. Be aware that whichever side of an international boundary marker that you are on is considered the country that you are in and therefore subject to that countries laws and regulations.

4. Anyone riding the cleared area along the border (slash) could be in violation of U.S. or Canadian law.

CROSSING THE BORDER

1. You may only cross the border at an open Port of Entry.

2. Snowmobilers crossing the border into the United States or Canada without FIRST reporting to an open Port of Entry for inspection are subject to possible arrest, fines of up to $5000 and/or the loss of their snowmobile.

NOTE: Agents of the U.S. Border Patrol and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) frequently patrol the border.

BORDER CROSSING NOTES

1. You must stop at a Port of Entry to cross the Canadian/U.S. Border. The penalty for not stopping is $5,000 and/or the loss of your snowmobile.

2. U.S. Residents must have a "Trail Pass" to ride Quebec trails. Pick up your pass from the first club or the " Canadian Federation of Snowmobile Clubs." You may also purchase a "Trail Pass" at Norton Country Store in Norton VT. or at Kingdom Cat Corp. In Island Pond, VT.

3. Canadian residents must have a TMA and valid registration to ride Vermont Trails.

BORDER CROSSINGS

Norton, VT.
VAST 105A to PQ Secondary to Coaticook

Derby Line, VT.
VAST 5 to TQT 65 NEST Magog & Sherbrooke

Beecher Falls, VT.
VAST 105 "Key Hole Trail" to TQT 565 & Sherbrooke

North Troy, VT.
VAST 120A & Feeder to PQ Secondary to TQT 15 Cowansville

Richford, VT.
VAST 7 & 139 Connector to TQT 15 to TQT 55 NEST

Morses Line, VT.
VAST 207 to TQT 135 to TQT 35 NEST

Noyan (Joint US/Can)
VAST 225 Alburg, Vt. Line Via PQ Connector to TQT 35 NEST

A WORD ABOUT SMUGGLING

Smuggling of any items that the country of entry specifies as illegal, prohibited, dutiable, taxable, or requiring registration can result in Severe Consequences!

You may . . .

Forfeit the item(s); lose your snowmobile; be fined; be imprisoned; or, any combination of the above!

It is your duty to know your legal responsibilities when crossing the border.

If uncertain, ask by calling ahead to the nearest Port of Entry.

REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

Because policing the borders is a daunting task, the Border Patrol seeks the help of the public in the fight against illicit cross-border activities.

The public is urged to report suspicious activity to the nearest Border Patrol station or call our 24- hour toll-free number at 1-800-851-8727.

You will remain anonymous and could receive a cash award for your information.