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Originally Posted by John Mercier
Tim (Captain of MP) was opposed because the system is not accurate unless being approached or following a vessel at a specific angle. That is much different than the highway or trails where a LEO or CO can position themselves more easily to the angle of oncoming traffic.
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Marine Patrol Director David Barrett, Captain Dunleavy's boss, opposed the speed limit law in 2005.
The head of the state agency that would have to enforce the limits is opposed. Marine Patrol Director David Barrett said the law would be unenforceable. He also said supporters are pushing the law to get rid of high-performance speed boats.
"This is feel-good legislation," Barrett said. "The proponents are being disingenuous. This is exclusionary and being used to get rid of a kind of boat they don't like."
Although David Barrett has passed away (2011) he was right in 2005, and remains right today.