Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part II - FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
Subpart C - BOATING
Chapter 103 - RULES OF THE ROAD
Section 103.6 - Action to avoid collision
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Action taken to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with regard to the observance of good seamanship.
(b) An alteration of course or speed to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be large enough to be readily apparent to another boat visually; a succession of small alterations of course of speed shall be avoided.
(c) Action taken to avoid collision with another boat shall result in passing at a safe distance.
(d) If necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a boat shall slacken its speed, stop altogether or reverse its means of propulsion.
