Strapping-in your boat?

[eric korbas]

Does anybody know what the laws are for strapping in your boat? Somebody snatched my straps last weekend and I had to drive it without. But I wasn't sure if you have to strap-in on the freeway or if it's ok on regular street roads.
Would it have been ok to just use some rope, or does it have to be a certain grade of strap?
Anybody got a ticket for not stapping-in?

[Dents]

That must depend on the state where you live. I am in Oklahoma and have never heard of any such law. I would give the DMV a call and ask... would suck to get $100 + ticket for missing a pair of $10 straps!!!

[ssrgeoff]

I would before you do anymore towing buy tow straps. A ticket may be cheaper than driving an unfamilier road and hitting a pot hole that could bounce your boat sideways. I dont think there is a specific law but that wouldnt stop CHP for pointing out the obvious.

People who steal suck......

[Domsz06]

Never heard of the law, but I'd be more scared of ruining my boat, by hitting a hole or bump. Just my .02

dom