GroundRules
33 CFR 401.51: Signaling approach to a bridge.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters
- CHAPTER IV—GREAT LAKES ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- PART 401—SEAWAY REGULATIONS AND RULES
- Subpart A—Regulations
(a) Unless a vessel's approach has been recognized by a flashing signal, the master shall signal the vessel's presence to the bridge operator by VHF radio when it comes abreast of any of the bridge whistle signs.
(b) The signs referred to in paragraph (a) of this section are placed at distances varying between 550 m and 2990 m upstream and downstream from moveable bridges at sites other than lock sites.
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