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National and state rules

Local boating rules: the official sources.

Where to find the official rules a boater meets every day: speed and distance off, lifejackets and licences. Local bylaws and signs add their own.

Australian waters

Official sources

Croatian waters

Official sources

Dutch waters

Official sources

Florida, the only US state covered so far

Official sources

French waters

Official sources

Greek waters

Official sources

Italian waters

Official sources

New Zealand waters

Official sources

Spanish waters

Official sources

Links checked on 26 and 27 October 2026. Steady As is not a government body and this is not legal advice.

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