b'S A F E T Y E Q U I P M E N TTwitter - @CTBoatingInfo or contact the Education Section of the Boat-ing Division 860-434-8638. Trailering Your BoatThe DMV has laws relative to boat trailers. Each trailer having Mufflers (Noise Levels) a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or more shall, when operated on No one shall operate a motorboat on the waters of this stateany public highway, be equipped with a braking system operating on unless the boat is equipped with a muffler or muffler system allowingall wheels. For trailers having a gross weight of greater than 8,000 it to be operated in compliance with state law. Noise levels range frompounds, the brakes shall be capable of being controlled or operated 90dB(A) for older engines to 88dB(A) for engines made after Januaryfrom the drivers seat of the towing vehicle.1, 1993. Any marine police officer who believes a motorboat is being operated in excess of the established noise levels may request theCourtesyoperator to submit the motorboat to an on-site noise level test. Boating at high speeds is dangerous in restricted or congested No person shall sell a motorboat which does not operate in com- areas. Each skipper is responsible for spotting and avoiding swimmers pliance with the established noise levels. Boaters should contact theand slow-moving vessels. This is also important when picking up or Boating Division if they are selling a vessel used only in marine races.dropping off water skiers.No one shall operate a motorboat on the waters of this state that is equipped with a muffler or muffler system cutout, bypass or similar device that prevents the motorboat from operating in compliance with state noise levels and without authorization from the Commissioner. NOTE: Connecticut law limits the width of vehicles and trail-ers that travel on Connecticuts highways and bridges to 8 Backfire Flame Arrestors feet. Vehicles or loads wider than this require an oversize Internal combustion engines may backfire. To safeguard againstvehicle permit. Oversize vehicle permits are available through the Department of Transportation https://portal.ct.gov/DOT/fire, all inboard motorboats with carburetion must have a backfirePermits/Highways/Oversize-Overweight-Permitsflame arrestor system on each carburetor. Know where they are and keep them clean.302021 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE'