Florida

Do Florida’s Boaters Need a Boating License?

Yes. If you were born after December 31, 1987 and you’re operating a boat powered by a motor of 10 horsepower or greater, you must have a Florida boating license and it must be carried on board ...

Boat Accident Reporting in Florida

What to do if you’re involved in a boat accident An operator involved in a boat accident is required to: Stop their boat at the scene of the accident. Assist any person in distress, or who has b...

Protecting Florida’s Manatees

Florida’s Manatees Florida’s manatees are large aquatic mammals, which are recognizable from their thick, gray wrinkled skin. They can be found in fresh, brackish and salt water throughout Florida...

Florida’s Boating and Alcohol Laws

Florida’s Boating and Alcohol Laws According to Florida’s boating and alcohol laws, it is illegal in the state of Florida to operate any boat, or to manipulate any waterskis, sailboard or ...

Florida’s Reckless Boat Operation Regulations

Florida’s Reckless Boat Operation Laws According to Florida’s reckless boat operation regulations, it is illegal to operate a boat in a reckless or negligent manner. Boaters are responsible fo...

Florida’s Boating License Requirements

Mandatory Florida Boating License Requirements According to Florida’s boating license Boat operators in Florida are required to obtain a Boating Safety Education ID Card (commonly referred to as...

Florida’s Boat Registration and Trailering Laws

Florida’s Boat Registration and Titling Requirements According to Florida’s boat registration laws, to operate a boat legally on Florida’s Public Waters, you are required to obtain a Flo...