question about life vest for children

[tgsx750f2000]

I know the law is 16 and under must wear a life vest, but what I need to know is do they have to wear it when we stop to fish and anchor or tie up? Is the law just when under power of the big motor?

[Marshrat]

I think it is while the boat is under way with the power of the big motor.

Here is how it is on the LDWF website: Every person 16 years or younger on board a Class A(less than 16 feet) or Class 1(16 to less than 26 feet) motorboat or vessel shall wear a coast guard approved life jacket or life preserver while such outboard motorboat or vessel is underway.

Warren

[longsidelandry]

Yes, it is only when the main motor is on. I've looked into this alot of times since I often bring my little cousins with me in the boat and always wanted to make sure that everything was within the law.

[tgsx750f2000]

Thanks guys I just wanted to be sure, I'd hate to get a ticket for something like that.