New York A10106 establishes that swimmers, kayaks, canoes, row boats, paddleboards, crew racing shells, and other nonmotorized boats or floatation.

New York A10106 amends the navigation law to ensure that swimmers, kayaks, canoes, row boats, paddleboards, crew racing shells, and other nonmotorized boats or floatation devices have the right of way when encountering mechanically propelled vessels. This change aims to enhance safety by prioritizing nonmotorized watercraft in situations where a collision risk exists. The operator of the mechanically propelled vessel must maintain a vigilant lookout to avoid danger. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A10106 establishes that swimmers, kayaks, canoes, row boats, paddleboards, crew racing shells, and other nonmotorized boats or floatation.

New York A10106 amends the navigation law to ensure that swimmers, kayaks, canoes, row boats, paddleboards, crew racing shells, and other nonmotorized boats or floatation devices have the right of way when encountering mechanically propelled vessels. This change aims to enhance safety by prioritizing nonmotorized watercraft in situations where a collision risk exists. The operator of the mechanically propelled vessel must maintain a vigilant lookout to avoid danger. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.