extra BUI enforcement this weekend

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Operation Dry Water, June 24-26, 2011, is a national weekend of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) education and enforcement aimed at reducing alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities.

http://www.operationdrywater.org/
 
Good!

I'm sick of boating accidents. Enough of a realist to know that they ALL aren't caused by BUI or not taking a boating course, but I sure like anything that works to reduce them.
 
They are boarding boats all around our area and working with the NJ State Police marine units as well.
Bill
 
I wonder how open container laws change form atate to state? Skipper doesn't need a drink, but some of the passangers may enjoy beverage... so it leaves me wondering?
 
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Originally posted by mariner36

I suppose it will be a good revenue maker for the states.

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Unfortunately that's the way some state officials do look at it.....the really sad part is that they only push LEO's to enforce BUI laws on such special occasions....
 
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Originally posted by mariner36

I suppose it will be a good revenue maker for the states.

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Doubt it. For the most part (especially so at the federal level) enforcement costs far exceed any monetary penalties (which usually go into a general fund anyways).

Interesting website, though they don't mention the most common indication that an operator may be impaired. One that I've never seen fail.
 
In NYS a DWI will wind up costing over $5000 in fees, fines, surcharges, etc...

The LEO's are already paid to float around the bay anyway, so would hope it wouldn't add to much to the enforcement cost.

We have 5-6 LEO' boats, each with 2-3 crew in our small bay of off the lake each weekend.

Most of the time just checking people out fishing.

This weekend, maybe something different?
 
Bummer! I guess I'll have to stay tied to the dock :(
 
We've noticed an added presence this weekend with other agencies we seldome see, thrown for good measure. Now if they'd only enforce the no wake zone...
 
FL open container doesn't apply to boats. BUI rules do.
 
Ok, Mike, you can set the hook now. I'll bite.
Never fail? ?The count backwards by 7's from 259 while standing on their head with eyes closed and wiggling their port foot & stbd hand test? Recite the alphabet, using a different foreign accent and facial expression every 5 letters? Stand on 1 foot for 3 minutes looking straight up? Name the last 4 US presidents, .... or just the current VP? Moving pencil & smooth/jerky eye movement??
 
Willie: Just watched your slide show. You did great work.
 
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Originally posted by Riverbed

We've noticed an added presence this weekend with other agencies we seldome see, thrown for good measure. Now if they'd only enforce the no wake zone...

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AMEN
 
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Originally posted by November Charlie

Interesting website, though they don't mention the most common indication that an operator may be impaired. One that I've never seen fail.

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Checking for empties in the trash bag/can.
 
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Ok, Mike, you can set the hook now. I'll bite.
Never fail? ?The count backwards by 7's from 259 while standing on their head with eyes closed and wiggling their port foot & stbd hand test? Recite the alphabet, using a different foreign accent and facial expression every 5 letters? Stand on 1 foot for 3 minutes looking straight up? Name the last 4 US presidents, .... or just the current VP? Moving pencil & smooth/jerky eye movement??

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It's all in the eye's.
When your the POTUS you don't drive or operate vehicles yourself anyway.
Good point though................
Bill
 
I was boarded yesterday by the CG on the Delaware River. Very nice young men, respectful. They were doing random safety checks...lifejackets, throwable flotation, fire extinguisger, head. No violations - all good.
 
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