HELPFUL INFORMATION
BOATING REGULATIONS
The U.S. Coast Guard is the authority of the waterways;
they are there to help the boating public. State boating
regulations are enforced by local authorities. Your boat is
subject to the marine traffic laws known as “Rules of the
Road,” which are enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard. You
are subject to marine traffic laws and “Rules of the Road”
for both federal and state waterways. You must stop if
signaled to do so by enforcement officers, and permit to be
boarded if asked. The “Rules of the Road” can be obtained
from your local U.S. Coast Guard Unit or the United States
Coast Guard Headquarters by calling (202) 512-1800 or
faxing your request to (202) 512-2250, and asking for the
publication titled “Navigational Rules, International-Inland.”
Many pamphlets prepared by the Coast Guard are
available. They explain signal lights, buoys, safety,
international and inland regulations and other information
which goes beyond the scope of this manual. “Aids to
Navigation” (U.S. Coast Guard pamphlet #123) explains
the significance of various lights and buoys. Because of
proposed alterations in buoys and markers, contact the
U.S. Coast Guard to stay informed of changes. Other
pamphlets, including the “Boating Safety Training Manual”
and “Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats” are
also available from the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters.
https://www.boat-manuals.com/lund/
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