b'S A F E T Y E Q U I P M E N TMufflers (Noise Levels) Trailering Your BoatNo one shall operate a motorboat on the waters of this stateThe DMV has laws relative to boat trailers. Each trailer having unless the boat is equipped with a muffler or muffler systema gross weight of 3,000 pounds or more shall, when operated on allowing it to be operated in compliance with state law. Noiseany public highway, be equipped with a braking system operating levels range from 90dB(A) for older engines to 88dB(A) foron all wheels. For trailers having a gross weight of greater than engines made after January 1, 1993. Any marine police officer8,000 pounds, the brakes shall be capable of being controlled or who believes a motorboat is being operated in excess of theoperated from the drivers seat of the towing vehicle.established noise levels may request the operator to submit the motorboat to an on-site noise level test. CourtesyNo person shall sell a motorboat which does not operateBoating at high speeds is dangerous in restricted or congest-in compliance with the established noise levels. Boaters shoulded areas. Each skipper is responsible for spotting and avoiding contact the Boating Division if they are selling a vessel used onlyswimmers and slow-moving vessels. This is also important when in marine races. No one shall operate a motorboat on the waterspicking up or dropping off water skiers.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 Backfire Flame Arrestors trailers that travel on Connecticuts highways and bridges to 8 feet. Vehicles or loads wider than this require an oversize Internal combustion engines may backfire. To safeguardvehicle permit. Oversize vehicle permits are available through against fire, all inboard motorboats with carburetion must have athe Department of Transportation https://portal.ct.gov/DOT/backfire flame arrestor system on each carburetor. Know wherePermits/Highways/Oversize-Overweight-Permitsthey are and keep them clean.2022 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE21'