On Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:40:56 -0000, thunder
wrote:

On Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:27:08 -0400, Wayne.B wrote:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...container_laws

Note that the federal guidelines apply to:

1. Motor vehicles

2. Vehicles on a public highway or the right-of-way (i.e. on the
shoulder) of a public highway

Depending on the state, the definition of "public highway" can be considerably broader, including parking
lots, and private driveways. The following is for New York:

http://www.legalsurvival.com/dwilink/nov02.html

However, the federal definition of motor vehicle seems to exclude boats.

"MOTOR VEHICLE - Includes an automobile, automobile truck, automobile wagon, motorcycle, or any
other self-propelled vehicle designed for running on land but not on rails. 18 USC"

From:
http://www.lectlaw.com/def2/m048.htm

It's difficult to figure out how a canoe on a navigable river fits
into any of that. I'd love to argue that one in court, starting with
jurisdiction and working your way up.