1. (1) All vessels as hereinafter designated shall be equipped with signal devices for use during night-time operation (sunset to sunrise) and during inclement weather where visibility is greatly reduced.

   1. (a) All vessels 4.9 meters [(16) feet] in length but less than 8 meters [(26) feet] are required to be equipped with an efficient whistle or other sound-producing mechanical device, whether operated by hand or power, capable of producing a blast of two seconds or more duration and audible for at least .8 kilometers (one-half mile).
   2. (b) All vessels 8 meters [(26) feet] in length but not exceeding 12.2 meters [(40) feet] are required to be equipped with an efficient whistle or other sound-producing mechanical device, hand or power operated, capable of producing a blast of two seconds or more duration and audible for a distance of at least 1.6 kilometers (one mile).
   3. (c) All vessels exceeding 12.2 meters [(40) feet] in length shall be equipped with an efficient whistle or similar device, power operated, capable of producing a blast of two seconds or more duration and audible for a distance of at least 1.6 kilometers (one mile).
   4. (d) Nothing in this regulation shall be so construed as exempting a vessel from any further sound signal devices which may be required by the United States Coast Guard or other governmental agency when operating on the navigable waters of this state.
2. (2) Rule 220-6-.08, as previously promulgated, is hereby expressly repealed in its entirety

Author: James D. Martin

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §33-5-62; §15 of Act No. 94-652 (Regular Session, 1994).

Penalty: As provided by §15 of Act No. 94-652 (Regular Session, 1994) and §33-5-62, Code of Ala. 1975.

History: Filed May 9, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed June 27, 1995; effective August 2, 1995.