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Every person on a personal watercraft is required to wear what in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, every person on a personal watercraft (PWC) is required to wear a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD), commonly known as a life jacket. The PFD must be Coast Guard-approved and in good condition. Additionally, children under the age of 16 are required to wear a PFD at all times while operating or riding on a PWC.
Why is it important to WEAR a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) at all times when in or around the water?
A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an emergency
What age children must wear a PFD when on the open deck of a vessel underway?
Its nine years old
What age children must wear a USCG-approved PFD at all times while underway on a vessel less than 26 feet long?
under 13 years of age
What causes your PFD to wear out over night?
Washing your PFD with soap and cold water could cause it to wear out.
What causes a PFD to wear out overtime?
The elements, sun, water, and age can cause a PFD to wear out over time.
What age must children wear PFD underway?
Children must wear personal flotation devices at age 12 and younger.
Boating safety advocates suggest that adults wear a pfd during what activity?
at all times on the water
When selecting a PFD what is most important?
Proper size and comfort. No PFD can help if you do not wear it.
What is the best way to minimize risk of drowning while boating?
Have everyone wear an appropriate PFD at all times.
Who is required by law to wear a USCG-approved PFD when on deck of 23-foot motorboat that is underway on a public lake?
Children 12 years old and under must wear an approved personal floatation device at all times while on board.
When not below deck or in an enclosed cabin children under what age must wear pfd when boating in Virginia?
Children under 13 years of age must wear a flotation device of some kind.
