Virginia Administrative Code
Title 4 - CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Agency 15 - DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Chapter 390 - WATERCRAFT: SAFE AND REASONABLE OPERATION OF VESSELS
Section 4VAC15-390-85 - Operators to give right-of-way and reduce speed

Universal Citation: 4 VA Admin Code 15-390-85
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

Every motorboat, when approaching or passing within 200 feet of any law-enforcement vessel or emergency services vessel that is displaying flashing blue, red, or public safety lights shall slow to no wake speed so that the effect of the wake does not disturb the activities of law-enforcement personnel or emergency services personnel. Where the operator of a motorboat fails to comply with the provisions of this section and such failure endangers the life or limb of any person or endangers or damages vessels, the operator shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the operator shall additionally be required to complete and pass a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators approved safe boating course as required in § 29.1-746 of the Code of Virginia.

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-701 and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.

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