Engine Cut-Off Device Law

Federal or state regulations requiring an operator to use a device (lanyard or wireless FOB) that shuts off the engine if the driver is ejected; aims to reduce runaways.

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PWC Operation

Rules and guidelines for handling personal watercraft, including safety lanyards, speed limits, a...

Federal Regulations

Boating rules set by the US Coast Guard or other federal entities (e.g., EPA for marine pollution...

Man Overboard

A situation where someone falls off the vessel into the water; boater education covers the correc...

Propeller Strike Avoidance

Precautions to prevent injuries from a spinning propeller (e.g., turning off the engine when swim...

Lockdown Procedure for PWC

Safety instructions when shutting down or storing a personal watercraft, including removing the k...

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