SLACKEN SPEED
Operators in Georgia must reduce speed to avoid endangering persons or a person's property from the effect of their watercrafts wake. Reduce speed when approaching or passing the following;
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Vessels underway, lying to, at anchor, or made fast to the shore
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Piers, docks, or boathouses
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Someone in the water
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Someone involved in towed water sports or on a surfboard
An example of violating this law would be the following:
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If your boat runs into an object because you were traveling too fast and were unable to stop in time.
