§ 20-38. Speed.  


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  • (a)

    Any vessel coming into, passing through or departing from the harbor shall retard its speed to one-half its usual rate, and in no case shall a vessel of over 20 tons capacity proceed at a greater speed than six statute miles per hour.

    (b)

    The maximum speed so fixed in Subsection (a) of this section shall not be construed as absolving any master or other person in charge of such vessel from using all reasonable care in so regulating its speed that no damage will result to any vessel under way, anchored or berthed in the harbor.

    (Code 1993, § 21-20; Code 2004, § 70-50)

(Code 1993, § 21-20; Code 2004, § 70-50)