Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
Enforcement and Penalties
Enforcement of boating laws and regulations is the responsibility
of the Waterways Conservation Officers of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat
Commission. Some of the waters of the state are patrolled also
by other agencies such as the Bureau of State Parks, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Park Service.
Boaters approached by a patrol boat with its blue light flashing
must reduce speed to “slow, no wake” speed and yield
the right-of-way to the patrol boat. The operator must stop when
requested to do so by a law enforcement officer.
Violators can expect enforcement action.
- Persons who violate boating laws and regulations may be subject
to fines or, for more serious infractions, may be subject to
arrest.
- Upon conviction for serious offenses (like misdemeanors or
felonies), violators may be sentenced to pay heavy fines and/or
serve jail time.
Enforcement of boating laws and regulations is the responsibility
of the Waterways Conservation Officers of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat
Commission. Some of the waters of the state are patrolled also
by other agencies such as the Bureau of State Parks, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Park Service.
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