Rules Of The Road
The Navigation Rules set forth actions to be followed by boats to avoid
collision. They are referred to as the “rules of the Road”. There are
two main parts referred to as the inland rules and international rules.
The inland rules apply to vessels operating inside the boundaries of the
United States. The international rules (referred to as 72 COLREGS)
apply to vessels operating on the high seas and all connected waters
outside the established demarcation boundaries. Most navigational
charts show the demarcation lines by a red dotted line and are published
in the navigation rules. Remember to consult state and local agencies
since areas such as “no wake zones”, swimming beaches, “diver down
fl ag”, and inland landlocked lakes fall under their jurisdiction. This
section is only an introduction to the “rules of the road”. It is strongly
recommended that additional training be sought out before getting
behind the “wheel” of your boat.
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WARNING
AVOID INJURY AND DEATH! FOLLOW THE NAVIGATION
“RULES OF THE ROAD” TO PREVENT COLLISIONS.
Navigation Rules Warning
You can order the inland and international navigation rules from:
Superintendent of Documents
U. S. Government Printing Offi ce
Washington, DC 20402
Tel: (202-512-1800) Fax: (202-512-2250)
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