Marine Patrol

State or local law enforcement units patrolling waterways to enforce safety regulations, check registrations, and assist with rescues.

Legal requirement to report accidents involving death, injury, or significant property damage to ...

A generic term for the official entity in each state overseeing boating laws, licenses, and enfor...

Annual or periodic data on accidents, injuries, and fatalities published by the USCG or state age...

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

The “rules of the road” for waterways, dictating right-of-way, overtaking procedures, and collisi...

Sections of water patrolled heavily for speed limit enforcement; consistent violations can result...

Official penalties for violating boating laws (e.g., fines, license suspension, vessel impoundmen...

(To appear in Part 4) Penalties or corrective measures taken by state agencies or the Coast Guard...

Operating under the influence (OUI/BUI) laws prohibit or limit alcohol use while boating; boater ...

The offense of operating a vessel while impaired by alcohol or drugs; penalties can include fines...

Commercial assistance (e.g., Sea Tow, TowBoatUS) that rescues disabled boats; having membership c...