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Taillight. The red taillight must create a red light that is plainly visible
for a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear during darkness
under normal atmospheric conditions.
Reflective Material
A minimum of 16 square inches of reflective material must be
mounted on each side of the cowling.
New snowmobiles offered for sale in NYS normally provide all
this equipment. The NYS registration sticker also meets the
reflectorized material requirement.
Eye Protection
Eyes must be protected from snow, ice crystals in the air, snow or
objects kicked up by the snowmobile in front of you, overhanging
branches that could whip your face, and
from the glare of winter sunlight, even on
overcast days.
Helmet-mounted flip shields are the most
popular type of eye protections, partly because
they provide the most warmth. Some riders prefer goggles,
and some goggles are available with prescription lenses installed.
During the day, reflection of sun rays off the snow can cause
visual discomfort. Sunglasses or tinted visor lenses, reduce light
overload (glare), improve focus by blocking blue light, and some
can enhance contrast with their tint. Most importantly, they protect
the eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that can rob sight over
time. Sunglass construction features and correct tint selection for
various riding conditions is covered in the NYS Snowmobile Safety
Education Course.
Tinted lenses of any kind should never be worn after dark, as any
tint will tend to reduce the amount of light transmitted, making
vision more difficult.
Personal Equipment
Personal equipment takes up little space but could make a difference
in an emergency. These items should be carried where they
can be reached quickly and easily.
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