Name:	GoneFishin -	Reply
Subject:	Warning For Boaters
Date:	3/24/2021 7:18:29 PM (updated 3/24/2021 7:19:44 PM)

New Law

Name:	F1Fan -	Reply
Subject:	Warning For Boaters
Date:	3/25/2021 9:45:29 AM

Good news - this means while I am at idle speed pulling alongside and rafting up with water patrol, I'm not obligated to keep this connected?

Name:	George -	Reply
Subject:	Warning For Boaters
Date:	3/26/2021 11:16:54 AM

I would like to hear from Capt. Brooks regarding this new federal law.  After reading it I was not sure it would apply to lakes like Lake Martin or to offshore and intercoastal waters.

Name:	GoneFishin -	Reply
Subject:	Warning For Boaters
Date:	3/28/2021 10:32:20 AM (updated 3/28/2021 10:35:24 AM)

Alabama is one of the few states that has a kill switch law which Capt Brooks enforces. It reads as follows:

"Alabama law requires that vessels that are less than 24 feet in length, have an open cockpit, and are powered by more than 50 horsepower be equipped with an engine cut-off switch. The lanyard of the switch must be attached to the person, clothing, or PFD of the operator."

It is expected that other states will now enact a law to follow the Federal law. 

Name:	sagetek2 -	Reply
Subject:	Warning For Boaters
Date:	3/28/2021 5:55:58 PM

Question about Alabama law please. I always use a kill switch on my pontoon boat even at idle speed and while docking.

Never have really looked closely at the AL written law and just assumed it meant all the time while in operation. But in Alabama is it required to use the kill switch while at idle or docking?

Thanks