REGULATORY SIGN POSTING IN MANATEE PROTECTION ZONES
What is a Regulatory Sign?
Description - Manatee protection zones are marked by 3' x 4' or 5' x 7' signs that have an orange circle in the center and an orange border in addition to the regulatory information. The rule number is shown in the lower right-hand corner and the permit number is shown in the lower left-hand corner. Examples of two of the more common signs are shown below, along with a description of what each regulation requires.
Speed Differences - Due to the different speeds at which vessels of different sizes and configurations may travel while in compliance with these speeds, there is no specific numerical speed assigned to either Idle Speed or Slow Speed. During emergency situations any person may exceed the posted vessel speed limits if it is reasonably necessary to prevent the loss of life or property due to emergency circumstances or to render emergency assistance.
Idle Speed – means the minimum speed that will maintain the steerageway of a vessel.
Slow Speed – means the speed at which a vessel proceeds when it is fully off plane and completely settled into the water. Vessels shall not be operated at a speed that creates an excessive wake or other hazardous condition, which endangers other vessels under the existing circumstances.
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