The ship escapes by passing beyond the 12 mile limit and entering international waters.

Since the late 20th century the "12 mile limit" has become almost universally accepted.

The state refigured the starting point of the 'three mile limit' off the coastline and determined the ships were indeed in California waters.

It was a different story on the water where vessels outside the 3 mile limit were exempt.

They are subject to a twenty-five mile limit when they visit the UN.

In the 1930s, gambling ships anchored beyond the three mile limit, then measured from the beach.

But past the twelve mile limit, nobody cares if I let a minor drink.

"What's the deal with the twelve mile limit?"

Past the twelve mile limit, you're beyond the law.

I urge the Parliament to vote for a twenty-four mile limit to protect our small fishing fleets.