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
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 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 running 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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