§ 114-37. Traffic rules.

The following traffic rules shall be applicable to all vessels operating upon the waters of the county:

(1)

Passing. When two boats are approaching each other head-on or nearly so to involve the risk of a collision, each boat must bear to the right and pass the other boat on its left side.

(2)

Crossing. When boats approach each other obliquely or at right angles, the boat approaching on the right has the right-of-way.

(3)

Overtaking. One boat may overtake another on either side, but must grant right-of-way to the overtaken boat.

(4)

Emergency and patrol vessels. When a vessel is operated within 200 feet of a patrol or emergency vessel engaged in towing, performing a rescue or any function of law enforcement, that vessel shall be operated in a prudent manner and slowed so as not to create a wake or interfere in any way with the patrol or emergency vessel.

(5)

Use of flashlight or searchlight. No person shall flash a searchlight or other blinding light onto the bridge or into the pilothouse of any vessel being operated by another.

(Code 1970, § 2¾-8; Ord. No. 82-22, § 5, 8-31-82; Ord. No. 88-31, § 8, 11-29-88; Ord. No. 93-04, § 8(2¾-8), 1-26-93)