Reckless Operation

People swimming in the area designated for swimming; buoy says Swim Area.

North Dakota law designates the following dangerous operating practices as illegal.

Reckless Operation is operating a vessel or manipulating water skis, a surfboard, or any similar device in a manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of another person. Examples of reckless operation include:

Weaving through congested waterway traffic
Operating so that you must swerve at the last possible moment in order to avoid collision
Jumping the wake of another vessel within 100 feet of that vessel
Operating in a manner that causes a dangerous or damaging wake
Boating in restricted areas without regard for other boaters or persons, posted speeds and wake restrictions, diver-down flags, etc.
Operating within 100 feet of marked swimming areas or near anyone swimming, at greater than idle speed
Operating near dams and other hazardous waters
Operating such that you molest or annoy persons fishing
Chasing, harassing, or disturbing wildlife with your vessel
Operating in any other manner that is not reasonable or prudent

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