Boating Safety Guidelines for Operators

• Never operate a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Always watch your boating speed, especially in crowded areas, no wake zones, and around personal watercrafts.
• Provide aid to others to the fullest extent without endangering one's boat or passengers.
• Properly install and inspect all of the boat's sound and light signals.
• Follow the rules regarding waterborne traffic.

Failure to adhere to these safety guidelines can lead to accidents, these accidents could lead to the boat operator to be guilty of a criminal act.

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