Boating Safety
Safety Tips:
There are a few ways you can help make boating a safe experience:
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Check and heed weather forecasts
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Keep clear of swimmers and designated areas
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Take a safe boating course
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Wear a life jacket
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Most importantly, alcohol is involved in over 50% of all boating fatalities. Please, don't drink and drive a boat.
Alcohol and Boating
Like driving a car, there are consequences for driving a boat while intoxicated. Someone who is arrested for boating while intoxicated faces the following:
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Could face fines up to $6,250 and up to a year in jail.
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Have boat registrations suspended for up to three years.
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Lose his or her boat operation privileges for one year.
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Must complete a boating safety class.