It's the Law: Required Equipment
Other Equipment

Ignition Safety Switch

• An emergency ignition safety switch is designed to shut the engine down if the operator is thrown from the proper operating position.
• The ignition safety switch works by attaching a lanyard between the operator and the switch. If the lanyard is removed from the switch, the engine will shut off.
• Alabama law requires that vessels that are less than 24 feet in length, have an open cockpit, and are powered by more than 50 horsepower be equipped with an ignition safety switch. The lanyard of the switch must be attached to the person, clothing, or PFD of the operator.