Alabama Boaters Alabama Waterway Laws 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

At all times while the vessel is in operation

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

100 feet

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Additional rules set by Alabama Power as the licensee may apply

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Slow, no-wake speed

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Water skiing is only permitted between sunrise and sunset

Answer

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

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