It's the Law: On the Water

Boating Accidents

An operator involved in a boating accident must:

• Stop his or her vessel immediately at the scene of the accident and ...
• Assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident, unless doing so would seriously endanger his or her own vessel or passengers and ...
• Give, in writing, his or her name, address, and vessel identification to anyone injured from the accident and to the owner of any damaged property.

The operator or owner of a vessel involved in an accident must immediately notify the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission or local Sheriff's Department if:

• A person dies or disappears or ...
• A person is injured or ...
• Damage to the vessel or other property exceeds $500.

State law requires all reportable accidents to be investigated. Call 1-800-482-9262.