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BORDER
FACTS
1. Currently
there are NO approved trails that are routed directly on the
Maine/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
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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.
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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."
3.
Canadian residents must have a nonresident
Maine registration if traveling on
Maine trails.
4.
Trail 89/75 (Jackman) crossing is open twenty-four
hours /seven days a week.
5.
Trail 92/95 (St. Pamphile) crossing is only open:
U.S.
Customs
Monday-Friday
6:00am-2:00pm
Saturday-Sunday Closed
Canadian
Customs
Monday-Friday
9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday-Sunday Closed
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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. |
