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When must a boating accident be reported to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources?

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When must a boating accident be reported to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources?

The operator must report the accident in writing to IA DNR within five days if damage to the vessel and/or other property exceeds $2,000.

What is the first thing you should do if involved in a boating accident?

An operator involved in a boating accident must:

  • Stop his or her vessel immediately at the scene of the accident and…
  • Assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident, unless doing so would seriously endanger his or her own vessel or passengers and…

What are the rules for filing a boat accident report?

Federal law requires the boat operator to submit a casualty or accident report to the State reporting authority when as a result of an occurence that involves the vessel or its equipment . If the operator is unable to submit the report then the owner must submit the report.

Where can I find information about boating accidents in California?

Each year, DBW releases a comprehensive study of boating accidents in California, which provides information on accidents, fatalities, and injuries. This report, California Boating Accident Report, includes special topics such as personal watercraft, youth operators, and fatal alcohol-related accidents, and is available upon request.

What do you need to know about accident reporting?

Accident Reporting. Federal law requires the boat operator to submit a casualty or accident report to the State reporting authority when as a result of an occurence that involves the vessel or its equipment . If the operator is unable to submit the report then the owner must submit the report.

Do boating accidents happen even when the operator is trained?

Boating accidents can occur even when the operator is highly trained. Sadly, not unlike operating a car, no matter how carefully you drive or what your skill level behind the wheel may be, you cannot predict, nor can you control, how another driver may react to an unexpected event or merely have a moment of grievously bad judgment.