Sheriff’s Office Offers ATV/Snowmobile Safety Class

For the City Times
It’s time to prepare for winter fun.
The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is offering a combined snowmobile and ATV safety course beginning Dec. 4. Classes will run from 4 – 7 PM on Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12.
Classes will be held at the Portage Co. Sheriff’s Office Training Room, 1500 Strongs Ave., Stevens Point. The course cost is $20 and is open to Snowmobile and ATV operators 12 years of age and older. The fee will be collected at the first class.
Snowmobile Safety is required by law for snowmobile operation for anybody born on or after Jan. 1, 1985. ATV Safety is statutorily required for ATV operation for anybody born on or after Jan. 1, 1988.
To register for this class go to gowild.wi.gov.
Any other questions can be directed Portage County Sheriff’s Office at 715-346-1443.