State law requires that scuba divers or snorkelers display a divers-down warning device whenever they are in the water. A divers-down warning device may not be displayed when divers are out of the water.
Scuba divers or snorkelers should not place the warning device where it will obstruct traffic or create a hazard to navigation on a river, inlet, or navigation channel. In open waters, divers and snorkelers must make reasonable efforts to stay within 300 feet of their divers-down warning device; in rivers, inlets, or navigation channels, the distance from the device should be within 100 feet. The divers-down warning device must be removed when scuba divers or snorkelers are not in the water. Diver-Down Symbol: The divers-down warning device must contain a divers-down symbol.
The size of the divers-down symbol depends on whether the divers-down warning device is displayed from the water or from a vessel.
Alfa Flag: A blue-and-white International Code Flag A (or Alfa flag), at least 3.3 feet (one meter) high and visible from all directions, must be displayed on vessels on federally controlled waters. This flag indicates that the vessel is involved in a diving activity.
The Alfa flag does not satisfy requirements of Florida state law. Page 2
Florida law requires the following for boat trailers.
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All tournaments, regattas, races, parades, and exhibitions must have a permit from a county sheriff or the Florida FWC Commission. Permits must be secured at least 15 days prior to the event. Permission for events on federally controlled waters must be obtained from the USCG. Page 4
Many waterways in Florida have special regulations, such as size and horsepower restrictions. Check with the governing body of the county or municipality where the waterway is located before you go boating. |