Non-Lateral Markers

Regulatory buoys showing information like “No Wake,” “Swim Area,” “Keep Out,” or “Speed Limit”; ignoring them can lead to fines or accidents.

Areas designated to protect marine or aquatic species (e.g., manatee zones, bird nesting sites), ...

Areas where boaters must minimize wake (e.g., “No Wake” or “Slow Speed” zones) near docks, swimmi...

A designated area with buoys for competitive skiing; boaters not participating should avoid enter...

Buoys and signs that provide navigation guidance (e.g., regulatory markers, channel markers, haza...

The arrangement of lateral or non-lateral buoys indicating safe channels, hazards, or controlled ...

Disputes when boat wakes disturb anchored anglers or shoreline fishing. Boater ed stresses slow s...

Zones permanently or temporarily closed to boat traffic due to safety, security, or environmental...

Laws established by individual states concerning boater education, vessel registration, equipment...