[HISTORY: Adopted by the Municipal Council of the City of
Taunton as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted as Rev. Ords. 1964, §§ 12-19 to 12-25
(§ 14-13 of the 2010 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any boat powered by an internal combustion engine permanently
or temporarily affixed to such boat.
All powerboats operated on any inland waters within the City
shall be registered with the Police Department and shall bear a number
on both sides of not less than four inches in height and 1/2 inch
in thickness, assigned by such Department, in a form clearly visible
from a distance of not less than 100 yards.
Powerboats shall at all times be operated at a reasonable and
proper speed and manner, having regard for the safety of the public.
A.
Speed at
night regulated. Powerboats shall not be operated on any inland waters
within the City at a speed in excess of 10 miles per hour after 7:00
p.m. or 1/2 hour after sunset, whichever is earlier, or before 9:00
a.m.
B.
Speed close
to shore regulated. Powerboats shall not be operated on any inland
waters within the City within 75 yards of any shoreline at speeds
in excess of 10 miles per hour.
C.
Speed close
to bathing beaches regulated. Powerboats shall not be operated at
a speed in excess of five miles per hour within 100 yards of a bathing
beach.
All boats operated after 1/2 hour after sunset and before 1/2
hour before sunrise shall be equipped with a light for emergency use.
