What are the minimum legal lighting requirements for a snowmobile operating at night?

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The essential idea is that nighttime snowmobile operation requires both forward visibility and visibility to others. A front white headlight that can illuminate at least 100 feet ahead helps you see the trail and obstacles, while a taillight visible from at least 100 feet behind makes you seen by others approaching from behind. This combination protects you and others in low light.

Having only a red tail light does not provide forward illumination, so you wouldn’t meet the requirement for seeing ahead. No lights would leave you invisible in the dark, increasing risk. A bright strobe light isn’t specified as a legal setup and may not provide steady visibility for others to reliably gauge your position.