Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s Locks and Dams

Pennsylvania’s locks and dams are located on the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio rivers, in and near Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania’s locks and dams are built and maintained by the U.S Army Corp...

Reckless Boat Operation in Pennsylvania

It is illegal in the state of Pennsylvania to operate any boat or to manipulate any water-skis, aquaplane or similar device in a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life, limb...

Boating and Alcohol Laws in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s Boating and Alcohol Laws Pennsylvania’s boating and alcohol laws require that no person shall operate any boat on Pennsylvania waters while they are under the influence of a...

Life Jacket Laws in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s Life Jacket Laws Life jacket laws in Pennsylvania require all boats to have a USCG-approved wearable life jacket on board for each person. Life jackets must be the appropriate siz...

Pennsylvania’s Boater Education Requirements

Pennsylvania’s Boater Education Requirements Pennsylvania’s boater education requirements stipulate that any person born on or after January 1st, 1982, is required to have a Pennsylvania B...