At the same time we also must provide for the efficient and safe passage of vehicular traffic that use drawbridges.
Present regulations allow for the opening of drawbridges during emergency conditions.
Bridge tenders are located at such a distance that it would be difficult, if not impossible, to identify vessels with handicap designations. Additionally, the possibility of widespread abuse exists due to the drawtenders' inability to verify legitimate handicapped vessel operators when a signal for a drawbridge opening is given. The resultant unnecessary bridge openings would adversely affect highway traffic.