Sec. 31.123. REQUIRED RESPONSE TO POLICE WATER SAFETY VESSEL. The operator of a vessel underway, on sighting a rotating or flashing blue beacon light, shall reduce power immediately and bring the vessel to a no-wake speed and subsequent stop until the intention of the water safety vessel is understood.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 543, Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter E. Enforcement and Penalties
Section 31.121. Enforcement Officers
Section 31.1211. Jurisdiction of Municipal Peace Officers
Section 31.122. Water Safety Vessels: Lights
Section 31.123. Required Response to Police Water Safety Vessel
Section 31.124. Inspection of Vessels
Section 31.125. Violations; Notice to Appear
Section 31.127. Penalties and Fines
Section 31.128. Disposition of Fines
Section 31.129. Violation and Enforcement of Sewage Disposal Regulations
Section 31.130. Boater Education Course Permitted in Lieu of Fine
Section 31.131. Boater Education Course Required for Certain Violations
Section 31.132. Reporting Procedures for Enforcement Officers