PWC Boating Under the Influence
Friday, Apr. 15th 2011 6:26 AM
Certain laws prohibit anyone from operating a motorboat or manipulating water skis or similar devices while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Anyone who operates or attempts to operate a vessel is deemed to have given consent to an alcohol and/or drug test. • It is illegal for a person to operate a motorboat or use water skis, a surfboard, or other device if he or she has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater • Anyone under 21 years of age is required to maintain absolute sobriety while operating a boat Alcohol and drugs cause impaired balance, blurred vision, poor coordination, impaired judgment, and slower reaction times.
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