New law requires boats to move over

Published 9:10 am Tuesday, June 30, 2009

A new “move-over” law for Minnesota boaters takes effect Wednesday.

The law requires boaters to stay clear of law enforcement watercraft that have their emergency lights flashing. It’s intended to provide the same protection for officers on the water that similar laws do for emergency personnel on roads.

Under the new law, when approaching or passing law enforcement watercraft with emergency lights activated, watercraft operators must move safely away from them. They must also maintain a slow, no-wake speed while within 150 feet of the law enforcement watercraft.

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