Alabama Statutes
§ 33-5-71 — Obstruction of Operator’s View Prohibited
Alabama·Title 33 Navigation and Watercourses·Ch. 5 Registration and Operation of Vessels·Art. 2 Boating Safety Reform
(a)It shall be unlawful for the operator of a vessel, when the vessel is operated at or above plane speed, to position or allow the positioning of, persons or equipment, including but not limited to, seats, coolers, tackle, ski, and tubing devices, in a manner that would obstruct the operator’s view or otherwise impair the safe operation of the vessel while operating on the waters of this state. Sailboats and auxiliary sailboats are exempt from this section.
(b)Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a boating violation.
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Legislative History
(Acts 1994, No. 94-652, p. 1243, §25; Act 2023-363, §1.)
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