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Old 09-23-2019, 10:22 AM   #44
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Originally Posted by Descant View Post
This is one of those cases where, regardless of the law, common sense should prevail. Doesn't matter which state issued your safe boater certificate. I can't tell from the picture, but some people likely think it's safe as long as you're wearing a ski vest or PFD. If they get a ticket, a remedial safe boater safety course for everybody in the boat should be an available penalty. Who gets the ticket? Driver or bow rider? Both are equally guilty, aren't they?
Operator is guilty. As for the “bow rider” blissful ignorance reads it’s ugly head.
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