b'R U L E S & R E G U L AT I O N SFive Short Blasts: If you hear this sound from the bridge andsufficient time for approaching trains to pass safely. Knowing the the bridge is open, it means the bridge is being closed. DO NOTschedule will help you to plan your trip, but you will still need to TRY TO PASS through if you require an opening. The bridges aremake your intentions known to the bridge tender.extremely heavy and are not easily stopped once the process hasYou should be familiar with the schedule for the bridges that begun. The bridge tender may not be able to see you; WAIT foryou will use. Their schedules are published in the USCG Local the next opening!Notice to Mariners ( http://www.navcen.uscg.gov ), cruising In areas where there is more than one moveable bridge,guides and other boating related publications. like New Haven Harbor, to eliminate confusion signals can vary. Checking the federal regulation cited above will provide thoseQUICK GUIDE TO TRANSITING MOVABLE BRIDGESsignals.Know the vertical clearance of your vessel (air draft).It is important to note that, the bridge tender shall take all Check the vertical clearance of the bridge.reasonable measures to have the draw opened, regardless of the Lower any moveable nonstructural objects or gear (radio operating schedule of the bridge, for passage of emergency vehi- antennas, outriggers etc.) if necessary to pass without forcing a cles, vessels or other emergency situations, provided this openingbridge opening. IT IS ILLEGAL TO REQUEST AN OPENING without does not conflict with local emergency management proceduresfirst lowering non-structural gear.which have been approved by the cognizant Coast Guard Captain If an opening is required check for scheduled openingsof the Port.Signal or contact the drawtender to request an opening When the bridge opens, pass through the draw as soon as Schedules for Bridges - Each movable bridge has itspossible in order to prevent unnecessary delays in the closure of own opening schedule that is determined by federal regulation.the draw.Between May 15 and October 15, the five Amtrak movableDo your part . . . know your vertical clearance. Dont bridges will reopen immediately after trains pass and will close inrequest unneeded openings.Violation of other statutes not listed here may require a court appearance.Consult the statutes or applicable penalties.STATUTE NO.INFRACTIONTOTAL AMOUNT DUE15-140bIllegal marine parade, regattas, races 80.0015-9(a)Failure to obey order of harbor master 174.00 15-140dIllegal obstruction to navigation or public use of waters 80.0015-129(a)(1)Failure to comply with federal requirements regarding 75.00 15-140eIllegal operation of boat without a certificate or operators license 120.00personal flotation devices15-140e(f) Unauthorized operation of a vessel engaged in water skiing 140.0015-129(a)(1)Failure to comply with federal requirements for personal75.00 15-140gFailure to carry boating operation certificate120.00flotation devices and children15-140hIllegal operation of a boat by a person less than 12 years old80.0015-129(a)(3)Failure to comply with federal requirements regarding 75.0015-140jPermitting person less than 16 years old to operate a 120.00backfire flame controlspersonal watercraft without a certificate 15-129(a)(4)Defective muffling device 75.00 15-140j(g)Failure to have certificate of personal watercraft operation on 80.0015-129(a)(5)Failure to comply with federal requirements regarding 75.00board while operating such watercraft fire extinguishers15-140j(h)Permitting passenger to ride in front of operator of personal watercraft 80.0015-129(a)(6)Failure to comply with federal requirements regarding 75.0015-140mReckless boating, second degree120.00sound signals devices15-144(a)Failure to display registration decals 75.0015-129(a)(7)Failure to comply with federal requirements regarding 75.0015-144(a)Failure to carry vessel registration75.00visual distress signals15-144(c)Failure to display vessel registration 75.0015-129(c)Exceeding permitted noise level220.00 15-144(h)Illegal operation of vessel without number/registration (1st offense) 120.0015-129(e)Failure to comply with order re noise test (1st offense) 435.00 15-146Failure to report change of address 75.0015-129(e)Failure to comply with order re noise test (subsequent offense) 535.0015-147Failure to report transfer, loss or theft of vessel75.0015-129(h)Altered or removed muffler 120.00 15-149a(a)Failure to make written report to DEEP of boating accident involving 136.0015-129a(a)Failure to comply with federal requirements regarding75.00 death, serious injury or disappearance the use of navigation lights15-149a(a)Failure to make written report to DEEP of boating accident involving 75.0015-129a(d)Failure to compy with federal requirements regarding anchor lights 75.00 property damage in excess of $500 15-131Violation of rules from preventing collisions 75.00 15-153Altering or defacing registration or certificate of number 75.0015-132Failure to help collision victim 120. 00 15-154(b)Failure to stop vessel or take to designated area upon command 75.0015-133(b)Interference with navigation 120.00 15-154(e)Failure to reduce speed when passing stationary law enforcement 70.0015-133(c)Alteration of boat capacity label220.00 or fire rescue vessel 15-133(f)Violation of boating regulations 75.00 15-171Discharging sewage in No Discharge Zoneup to 25,000.0015-133(g)Improper mooring to navigational aid 220.00 15-175(a)Discharge of untreated sewage up to 2,000.0015-134(a)Failure to have an observer while towing skier 80.00 15-175(b)Owning/Operating vessel without marine sanitation 75.0015-134(b)Skiing in prohibited area 80.00 device or with device in nonoperable condition 15-134(c)Illegal skiing in darkness 80.00 15-180Transporting vessel or trailer without inspecting for and properly 15-134(d)Reckless skiing 80.00 removing and disposing of vegetation95.0015-135(a)Failure to use SCUBA flag, buoy or other device75.00 26-16-1Prohibited acts at boat launches 75.0015-135(c)Operating a vessel within one hundred feet of SCUBA flag 75.00 26-19Operation of motorboat in Bantam River 50.0015-139(b)Violation of boating safety regulations 80.00 26-21Defacing, obliterating or destroying posted notice 87.002021 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE59'