Missouri State Water Patrol
Tickets, Fines, and Court Costs
Effective January 4, 2024
| Boating Violations | CVCF | Fine | Court Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non registration of boat | $23.50 | $94.50 | $118.00 | |
| Non registration of motor | $23.50 | $94.50 | $118.00 | |
| Non registration of trailer | $10.00 | $23.50 | $94.50 | $128.00 |
| Not displaying ID numbers properly | $23.50 | $94.50 | $118.00 | |
| No life jacket (child under 7) | $100.00 | $94.50 | $194.50 | |
| Insufficient life saving devices | $73.50 | $94.50 | $168.00 | |
| No navigational lights displayed | $43.50 | $94.50 | $138.00 | |
| Riding / sitting on gunwale | $43.50 | $94.50 | $138.00 | |
| Riding / sitting on seat back row | $43.50 | $94.50 | $138.00 | |
| Riding / sitting on rear deck | $43.50 | $94.50 | $138.00 | |
| Exceeding a no wake zone (idle speed) | $23.50 | $94.50 | $118.00 | |
| Violating a no boat / keep out area | $23.50 | $94.50 | $118.00 | |
| All equiptment violations (except life jackets) | $23.50 | $94.50 | $118.00 | |
| Exceeding maximum sound level | $73.50 | $94.50 | $168.00 | |
| Littering | $10.00 | $153.50 | $94.50 | $258.00 |
| Speeding after sunset | $40.00 | $94.50 | $134.50 | |
| Operate within 100' of dock, pier, occupied or anchored boat, or restricted area | $73.50 | $94.50 | $168.00 | |
| Operate a boat without safety ID card | $23.50 | $94.50 | $118.00 | |
| Waterskiing Violations | ||||
| Towing without observer or mirror | $43.50 | $94.50 | $138.00 | |
| Towing between sunset and sunrise | $43.50 | $94.50 | $138.00 | |
| Skier's fault of skiing between sunset and sunrise | $43.50 | $94.50 | $138.00 | |
| Towing skier in no ski zone | $23.50 | $94.50 | $118.00 | |
| Skier manipulating skis in negligent manner | $73.50 | $94.50 | $168.00 | |
| Personal Watercraft Violations | ||||
| Fail to idle within 50' of vessel or person | $73.50 | $94.50 | $168.00 | |
| Operation in careless and imprudent manner | $200.00 | $94.50 | $294.50 | |
| Operating personal watercraft without lanyard | $59.50 | $94.50 | $154.00 | |
| Jump wake of vessel within 100' of vessel | $73.50 | $9.50 | $168.00 |
NOTE: All personal flotation devices - $25 fine, $0 court cost.
NOTE: Any Accidents - MANDATORY court.