Which statement accurately describes the enforcement role, if any, during a RBSVP visitation?

• A. Enforcement sweeps are conducted to verify compliance.
• B. Volunteers can issue penalties on-site.
• C. The program has no safety information; only enforcement occurs.
• D. The program provides safety information with consent and without enforcement duties.

Answer: (D)

RBSVP visitations are educational in nature. Volunteers from the Coast Guard Auxiliary focus on sharing safety information, answering questions, and pointing boaters to resources they can use to improve safety on the water. They operate with the boater’s consent and do not perform enforcement or issue penalties on site. Enforcement is handled by qualified authorities outside the visitation program, so the volunteers’ role isn’t about policing or punitive action. If a safety concern is noted, they can discuss best practices and, if needed, refer the boater to the appropriate agency for any required enforcement actions. This approach aligns with the program’s purpose of promoting safer boating through information and voluntary compliance, not on-site enforcement.