Source: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincodeexpand/title4/agency15/chapter390/
Timestamp: 2020-01-23 17:14:11
Document Index: 640141135

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 1', '§ 2', '§ 3', '§ 29', '§ 5', '§ 7', '§ 9', '§ 10', '§ 11', '§ 13']

Derived from VR325-04-3 § 1, eff. July 1, 1973; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 2003.
Derived from VR325-04-3 § 2, eff. July 1, 1973; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 2003.
4VAC15-390-30. Motorboats crossing.
When two motorboats are crossing, so as to involve risk of collision, the operator of the motorboat which has the other on the right side shall keep out of the way of the other, and shall if the circumstances of the situation admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel. When the operator of any motorboat is in any doubt as to whether a crossing situation exists, the assumption shall be made that it does exist and the operator shall act accordingly.
Derived from VR325-04-3 § 3, eff. July 1, 1973; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 2003.
4VAC15-390-50. Responsibility between vessels.
A. The operator of a motorboat underway shall keep his vessel out of the way of:
2. A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver;
3. A vessel engaged in fishing with nets or other commercial fishing apparatus that restricts maneuverability; and
B. The operator of a sailing vessel underway shall keep his vessel out of the way of:
2. A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver; and
3. A vessel engaged in fishing with nets or other commercial fishing apparatus that restricts maneuverability.
C. The operator of a vessel engaged in fishing with nets or other commercial fishing apparatus that restricts maneuverability when underway shall, so far as possible, keep his vessel out of the way of:
1. A vessel not under command; and
2. A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver.
D. The pilot of a seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep his seaplane well clear of all vessels and avoid impeding their navigation. In circumstances, however, where risk of collision exists, he shall comply with the responsibility between vessels provisions above.
E. When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, the operator of one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows:
1. When each has the wind on a different side, the vessel that has the wind on the left side shall keep out of the way of the other;
2. When both have the wind on the same side, the vessel that is to windward (upwind) shall keep out of the way of the vessel that is to leeward (downwind); and
3. If a vessel with the wind on the left side sees a vessel to windward (upwind) and cannot determine with certainty whether the other vessel has the wind on the left or on the right side, it shall keep out of the way of the other.
For the purpose of this section, the windward (upwind) side shall be deemed to be the side opposite to that on which the mainsail is carried or, in the case of a square-rigged vessel, the side opposite to that on which the largest fore-and-aft sail is carried.
§§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, 29.1-502, 29.1-701, and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.
Derived from VR325-04-3 § 5, eff. July 1, 1973; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 2003; Volume 29, Issue 9, eff. January 1, 2013.
Derived from VR325-04-3 § 7, eff. July 1, 1973; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 2003.
4VAC15-390-90. Duty where operator's vision obscured.
A. Where an operator's vision is obscured by bridges or other obstructions ahead, or by sharp bends in a narrow waterway, or by fog or other weather conditions, the vessel shall be operated at reduced speed such that the vessel can be stopped, if necessary, within the distance the operator or a lookout is able to see ahead.
B. When the operator detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel, he shall determine if a close-quarters situation is developing or risk of collision exists. If so, he shall take avoiding action in ample time, provided that when such action consists of an alteration of course, so far as possible the following shall be avoided:
1. An alteration of course to the left for a vessel forward of the other vessel, other than for a vessel being overtaken; and
2. An alteration of course directly or nearly so toward the other vessel.
C. Except where it has been determined that a risk of collision does not exist, the operator of every vessel who hears apparently forward of his position the fog signal of another vessel, or who cannot avoid a close-quarters situation with another vessel forward of its position, shall reduce his speed to the minimum at which the vessel can be kept on course. He shall if necessary stop and, in any event, navigate with extreme caution until danger of collision is over.
Derived from VR325-04-3 § 9, eff. July 1, 1973; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 2003.
Derived from VR325-04-3 § 10, eff. July 1, 1973; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 2003.
4VAC15-390-110. Departure from regulations to avoid immediate danger.
In obeying and construing this chapter due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances which may render a departure from this chapter necessary in order to avoid immediate danger. When, from any cause, the vessel required to keep its course and speed finds itself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone, the operator shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision. This action does not relieve the give-way vessel of its obligation to keep out of the way. The "give-way" vessel is that vessel required to take early and substantial action to keep well away from other vessels by stopping, slowing or changing course.
Derived from VR325-04-3 § 11, eff. July 1, 1973; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 2003.
Derived from VR325-04-3 § 13, eff. July 1, 1973; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 2003; Volume 27, Issue 10, eff. January 1, 2011.
4VAC15-390-160. Penalties.