| The following is a small sampling of rules that
apply to boats operating in Michigan waters. Please refer
to listed links below for complete ruling. Speed Limit - 55 MPH : On
waters of this state..., a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per
hours is established. (MCLA 324.80146(3))
Speed - No-Wake within 100 feet of shoreline at 3 feet
depth. (MCLA 324.80148(1))
Reckless operation: "If a person carelessly and
heedlessly operates a vessel upon the waters of this state in
disregard of the rights and safety of others, without due
caution and circumspection, or at a rate of speed or in a manner
that endangers or is likely to endanger a person or property;,
that person is guilty of reckless operation of a vessel and is
subject to the penalties described..." (MCLA 324.80148(1))
Vessel Wake Responsibility: "The owner of any vessel
operated upon waters of this state shall be personally
responsible for any damage to life or property resulting from a
wake or swell created by the negligent operation or
propulsion of such vessel is being operated with his consent."
(MCLA 324.801158)
Maximum noise - 90db at boat and 75 db at shoreline (MCLA
324.80156)
No muffler cutout/bypass - (5) A person shall not
operate on the waters of this state a motorboat that is equipped
with a (muffler) cutout, bypass, amplifier or other similar
device." (MCLA 324.80156) |
