Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 09, 2026

Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters last revised: Feb 03, 2026
§ 118.55 - Periods of operation.

(a) Lights shall be displayed from sunset to sunrise and at other times when the visibility is less than one mile.

(b) Operators shall not be required to exhibit the prescribed lights during seasons when vessels are unable to navigate in the vicinity of the bridge.

(c) The operation of signals other than lights shall be as prescribed by the District Commander. Each case shall be considered individually.

authority: 33 U.S.C. 494; 14 U.S.C. 503,544; DHS Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4
source: CGD 75-046, 40 FR 24898, June 11, 1975, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 33 CFR 118.55