Know your local byelaws

These byelaws are put in place to help keep people safe as well as protecting the environment, so that everyone can enjoy use of the water.
Byelaws relating to our waterways cover everything from speed limits and harbour licences, to how we behave on the water.
These are enforced by the county's local harbourmasters and councils with support from Essex Police through our specialist Marine Unit.
Breaching these byelaws can result in prosecution and fines of up to £5000.