CITY OF BOCA RATON MARINE ADVISORY BOARD

Federal Regulations on Unnecessary Bridge Openings

NOTICE of Ordinances  33CFR Chapter 10-1-01 Edition

117.11 
Un-necessary opening of the draw.

  No vessel owner or operator shall---
  (a)  Signal a drawbridge to open if the vertical clearance is sufficient to allow the vessel, after all lowerable non-structural vessel appurtenances that are not essential to navigation have been lowered, to safely pass under the drawbridge in the closed position; or
  (b)  Signal a drawbridge to open for any purpose other than to pass through the drawbridge opening.

[CGD 91-059, 59 FR 16563, Apr. 7, 1994]

 117.49
Process of Violations.

  (a)  Complaints of alleged violations under this part are submitted to the District Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the drawbridge is located.
  (b)  Penalties for violations under this part are assessed and collected under Subpart 1.07 of Part 1 of this chapter.

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Updated: 30 MAR 2004