Speed Limits and Reckless Operation on a Town Canal: A general boating speed limit throughout the Towns canal system is that which is implied in safe vessel operation under existing circumstances. Speed which is excessive under the circumstances, and which endangers persons or property, is one form of reckless operation which is prohibited by North Carolina boating law. Creating a wake anywhere in the canal system poses a threat to moored vessels, as well as threatens adjacent personal and real property. Wakes cause the erosion of bare and in bullheaded canal banks. Watercraft entering, leaving or passing within 50 yards of a state-owned or controlled boating and fishing access area must do so at no-wake speed. No person shall operate any motorboat or vessel, or manipulate any water skis, surfboard, or similar device in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger life, limb or property of any person.
Posted on: Wed, 21 May 2014 19:24:07 +0000
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