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USCG Exam Practice · Rule 10 — Traffic Separation Schemes

Under Inland Rule 10, which vessels are expressly permitted to use an inshore traffic zone even when they could safely use the adjacent traffic lane?

  1. AVessels of less than 20 meters in length, sailing vessels, and vessels engaged in fishing✓ correct
  2. BVessels of less than 20 meters in length and power-driven vessels only
  3. CSailing vessels and vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver only
  4. DAll vessels, provided they do not impede traffic lane vessels

Why A is correct

33 CFR §83.10(d)(i) expressly permits vessels of less than 20 meters in length, sailing vessels, and vessels engaged in fishing to use the inshore traffic zone even when the adjacent traffic lane could be used safely. Other vessels generally may not use the inshore zone under those circumstances.

Cited:33 CFR §83.10

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