8.60.140 Manner of operation.
A. A person shall not operate a vessel in a negligent manner. For the purposes of this section, to “operate in a negligent manner” means operating a vessel in disregard of careful and prudent operation, or in disregard of careful and prudent rates of speed that are no greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions existing at the point of operation, taking into account the amount and character of traffic, size of the lake or body of water, freedom from obstruction to view ahead, effects of vessel wake, and so as not to unduly or unreasonably endanger life, limb, property or other rights of any person entitled to the use of such waters.
B. Negligent operation of a vessel includes, but is not limited to:
1. Not paying attention to the operation of the vessel;
2. Failing to keep a proper lookout;
3. Failing to follow navigation rules;
4. Causing danger from the effects of the vessel’s wake;
5. Bow, seat back, gunwale or transom riding, when operating in excess of five miles per hour unless seating is specifically designed for that location.
C. The operator of any vessel shall be responsible for any damage or injuries caused by the wake from the vessel.
D. A violation of this section constitutes a Class 2 civil infraction under Chapter 1.48 LMC. [Ord. 387 § 1, 2005; Ord. 86 § 1, 1996.]