Rules of the Road USCG Q#946 (Set 16)

INLAND ONLY Which of the following is indicated by a vessel displaying a flashing blue light?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — a law enforcement vessel

33 CFR 83.34(h) reserves the use of a flashing blue light exclusively for law enforcement vessels. This signal serves as a clear, standardized identifier for official law enforcement presence on the water, allowing mariners to immediately recognize the vessel's authority and purpose during patrols or enforcement actions.

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