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On an orange-and-white regulatory marker, what does an orange circle mean?

Operating restrictions are in effect.

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  1. Operating restrictions are in effect ✔
  2. Boats keep out
  3. Safe water all around

Why: 33 CFR 62.33 says a circle means certain operating restrictions are in effect in the marked area. Black lettering in or around the circle tells you which rule applies.

Huh, didn't know that: Safe water marks use red and white vertical stripes and have navigable water all around them.

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Answer: Operating restrictions are in effect. 33 CFR 62.33 says a circle means certain operating restrictions are in effect in the marked area. Black lettering in or around the circle tells you which rule applies.

  1. 33 CFR 62.33 Information and regulatory marks (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-62.33
    A circular shape indicates that certain operating restrictions are in effect within the marked area.
    Checked 2026-10-08.
  2. 33 CFR 62.27 Safe water marks (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-62.27
    Safe water marks are colored with red and white vertical stripes.
    Checked 2026-10-08.

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