Ohio Code § 1547.131
Ohio Code § 1547.131. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1547.131.
Upon the approach of a law enforcement vessel with at least one flashing, rotating,
or oscillating light of a color conforming with the requirements of federal law, the
operator of any vessel shall stop if followed or give way in any crossing, head-on,
or overtaking situation and shall remain in that position until the law enforcement
vessel has passed, except when otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer. If traffic conditions warrant, a siren or other sound producing device also may
be operated as an additional signaling device. This section does not relieve the operator of any law enforcement vessel from the
duty to operate with due regard for the safety of all persons and property on the
waters in this state. No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel on the waters in this
state in violation of this section.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1547.131
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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