Alabama Waterway Laws Flashcards

Under Alabama law, how long must you keep a vessel's registration certificate on board?

Answer: At all times while the vessel is in operation

The certificate of number (registration) must be on board and available for inspection whenever the vessel is in operation.

Alabama law restricts the speed of vessels within how many feet of a swimmer in the water?

Answer: 100 feet

Alabama law requires vessels to operate at slow, no-wake speed within 100 feet of any person in the water.

Which Alabama waterway regulation applies specifically to Lake Martin, Weiss Lake, and other impoundments managed by Alabama Power?

Answer: Additional rules set by Alabama Power as the licensee may apply

On lakes managed by Alabama Power under FERC licenses, the utility may impose supplemental rules in addition to state boating laws.

What is the maximum wake speed generally required when operating near a public boat launch ramp in Alabama?

Answer: Slow, no-wake speed

Operators must reduce to slow, no-wake speed when within the designated distance of boat ramps to protect launching and landing vessels.

In Alabama, which of the following is TRUE regarding water skiers being towed by a vessel?

Answer: Water skiing is only permitted between sunrise and sunset

Alabama law prohibits towing a water skier between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise.

Alabama law requires a vessel towing a water skier to have, in addition to the operator, at least one other person on board to serve as:

Answer: An observer to watch the skier

The law requires a competent observer in addition to the operator so someone is always watching the person being towed.

Under Alabama boating law, a vessel's registration number must be displayed in what color relative to its hull?

Answer: In a color that contrasts with the hull color

The registration number must be in a color that clearly contrasts with the hull background so it is easily readable.