Every float nearing a short bend in the channel where, from the height of the banks or other cause, a float approaching from the opposite direction cannot be seen, shall sound a long distinct signal at least one-half mile from such point. Any float that may be approaching in the opposite direction shall answer with a similar signal. Any person violating this section shall be subject to a penalty not to exceed $100 for each offense.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 21 § 151.21