deepsea diver
Well-known member
I asked questions below
Are FWC airboats and motor boats(M/V) required to follow and obey the Florida laws for the general public.
1. While at the air boat races in Melbourne Fl on 14 Oct 06 I saw a FWC officer operating an FWC airboat with no flag. Which I find strange because it's a new requirement.
2. Night lights. Do you require your officers to use Navigation lights while underway at night? Red/green on the bow and a white ligth on the stern. I recently witness a FWC craft traveling at a high speed at night without the required navigation lights on Lake Washington.
Is this common practice for FWC to operate a M/V on the public waterways of Florida and not be in compliance with the general public boating regulation?
FWC response:
In the performance of their job, Law enforcement officers may deviate from the laws that regulate the public in regard to boating safety and vehicle operation. This can only be done when it is safe to do so. example. Speeding to overtake a Traffic violator.
Kind of a gray response, but thay can do it if it's safe. HUMMMMMM
Are FWC airboats and motor boats(M/V) required to follow and obey the Florida laws for the general public.
1. While at the air boat races in Melbourne Fl on 14 Oct 06 I saw a FWC officer operating an FWC airboat with no flag. Which I find strange because it's a new requirement.
2. Night lights. Do you require your officers to use Navigation lights while underway at night? Red/green on the bow and a white ligth on the stern. I recently witness a FWC craft traveling at a high speed at night without the required navigation lights on Lake Washington.
Is this common practice for FWC to operate a M/V on the public waterways of Florida and not be in compliance with the general public boating regulation?
FWC response:
In the performance of their job, Law enforcement officers may deviate from the laws that regulate the public in regard to boating safety and vehicle operation. This can only be done when it is safe to do so. example. Speeding to overtake a Traffic violator.
Kind of a gray response, but thay can do it if it's safe. HUMMMMMM