In periods of reduced visibility or whenever a vessel operator
needs to signal his or her intentions or position, a sound-producing
device is essential.
| If
on New Mexico State Waters |
| Less than 26 feet long (includes PWCs) |
Must carry a mouth-, hand-, or power-operated whistle
or other mechanical device audible for at least one-half
mile |
| 26 feet to less than 40 feet long |
Must carry a hand- or power-operated horn or whistle audible
for at least one mile and a bell |
| 40 feet long or longer |
Must carry a power-operated horn or whistle audible for
at least one mile and a bell |
| If
on Federally Controlled Waters |
| Less than 65.6 feet long (includes PWCs) |
Must carry a whistle or horn audible for at least one-half
mile |
| 65.6 feet long or longer |
Must carry a whistle or horn and a bell
audible for at least one mile |
Vessels may not carry a siren unless so authorized in writing
by the Director of the State Parks Division.
