Section 1
Uniform State Regulatory Markers
Regulatory markers indicate dangerous or restricted controlled
areas. These markers are used to indicate speed zones, areas set
aside for particular use, general information and directions.
Regulatory markers are white with orange geometric shapes and
also have orange bands near the top and at the water line of the
buoy. You must obey regulatory markers.
CONTROLLED
AREA
Uniform State Waterway Marking System (USWMS)
Divers Flag
USED BY
RECREATIONAL
DIVERS –
INDICATES
POSITION.
Stay Far Away From Diver Flags
Someone is underwater in the vicinity
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BOATS KEEP
DANGER
Alpha Flag
WORLDWIDE VESSELS
ENGAGED IN DIVING
OPERATIONS – DOES
NOT INDICATE
DIVER'S POSITION
Stay Far Away From Diver Flags
Someone is underwater in the vicinity
INFORMATION
OUT
Distress Flag
INDICATES
FELLOW
BOATER IS IN
NEED OF
ASSISTANCE