Rules Of The Road
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NAVIGATION RULES DEFINED
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
and international rules. The inland rules apply
to vessels operating inside the boundaries of
the United States. The international rules
referred to as72 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
red dotted lines 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”. We strongly recommend additional training before
getting behind the “wheel” of your boat.
You can order the Inland & International Navigation Rules from:
Superintendent of Documents
U. S. Government Printing Offi ce
Washington, DC 20402
Telephone: (202-512-1800) Fax:(202-512-2250
TO AVOID INJURY AND DEATH
FOLLOW THE NAVIGATION “RULES OF THE ROAD”
TO PREVENT COLLISIONS.
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