Reporting an Accident
Vessel operators involved in an accident must report the accident by the quickest means possible if the accident caused:
- A death or disappearance of a person or...
- An injury causing a person to require medical attention beyond first aid or...
- Damage to the vessel and other property of $2,000 or more.
The report of the accident must be made to:
- The Division of Law Enforcement, FWC (call 1-888-404-3922 or *FWC from a mobile phone) or...
- The sheriff of the county where the accident occurred or...
- The police department of the municipality in which the accident occurred.
Failure to report an accident and failure to render aid are both criminal offenses.
