When Can Navigation Rules Be Overlooked?

Discover the importance of navigation rules and the consequences if you overlook them.  The rules of navigation cover many different topics, such as who has the right of way, speed limits, and instructions provided by safety devices like regulatory markers. They must be followed because they serve as the traffic laws for water travel. As with all laws, there are exclusions; vessels are occasionally permitted to deviate from these guiding principles. However, overlooking navigation rules frequently results in severe penalties….