Violating Speed and Proximity

Utah law states that these dangerous operating practices are illegal.

Violating Speed and Proximity is not maintaining a proper speed or distance while operating a vessel. Specifically, it is illegal to operate a vessel:

• At greater than a "slow – wakeless (idle) speed" in any posted no wake zone
• At greater than a "slow – wakeless (idle) speed" within 150 feet of:
  • Another vessel
  • A person in or floating on the water
  • A water-skier being towed by another vessel
  • A person fishing from the shore
  • A launching ramp or dock
  • A designated swimming area