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Tennessee
Where Can I Take The BOATsmart! Test To Obtain My Boater Education Card?
The state of Tennessee requires boating education students to take an in-person test, called the ‘Type 600 Boating Safety Exam‘, with a representative of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources A...
Do Tourists From Foreign Countries And Other States Need To Obtain a Tennessee Boater Education Card To Boat Legally On Tennessee’s Waters?
If the boater was born on or after January 1, 1989, they will be required to have a Tennessee Boater Education Card, or it’s equivalency, from the boater’s home country or state.
Is My Tennessee Boater Education Card The Same Thing As a Boating License?
Yes, the Tennessee Boater Education Card is commonly referred to as a ‘Boating License’ in Tennessee and in other states.
Who Enforces The Boating Laws On Tennessee’s Waters?
Every officer of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has the authority to stop and board any boat in Tennessee that is subject to the State Boating Act. Most Agency boats may be recognized by the ...
Is BOATsmart! a Recognized Boating Safety Organization?
Yes. The BOATsmart! Tennessee Boating Safety Course has been officially approved by the state of Tennessee, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and is recognized by t...
Is a Boater Education Card Required In Tennessee?
Yes, but this is only a requirement for boaters of a certain age. In Tennessee, any boater born on or after January 1, 1989, who is operating a boat powered by a motor of 8.5 horsepower or greater, is...
Tennessee’s Boat Accident Reporting Requirements
What to do if you’re Involved in a Boat Accident Tennessee’s boat accident regulations require that boat operators involved in a boating accident is required to: Stop their boat at the sce...
Tennessee’s Boating and Alcohol Laws
Boating and Alcohol: The Laws Tennessee’s boating and alcohol regulations state that it is illegal to operate any sail or motorized boat while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substanc...
Tennessee’s Reckless Boat Operation Laws
Tennessee’s Reckles Boat Operation Regulations Tennessee’s reckless boat operation regulations state that that the operation of a boat, waterskis or a similar device in a reckless or negli...