cool, now your driving record is affected

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Originally Posted by KonaChick

I'm not sure I understand...what do you mean when you mention surcharge board and that they will drop any offense issued on water. Also, don't you have to show your license when asked for it by any officer whether walking down the road, boating, driving, etc.

KC is correct. If the NHMP officer asks, you are required to produce a positive means of identification in addition to your boating certificate. If you refuse to do so and only provide the certificate, as indicated by pm203, you are in violation of RSA 270:12-b and will be arrested as this is a misdemeanor offense.

As to chase1's contention that the ammended law means that any offense under RSA 270-b:2 (General Rules) on any body of water will be reported to NHDMV, I concur.

As originally intended the legislation proposed was to report speeding offenses occuring on Lake Winnipesaukee to the NHDMV. As finally passed the law reads that any offense under 270-b:2 that occurs on any public waterway in the State during the 2 year trial must be reported to NHDMV.

Finally, even though pm203's carrier may choose to ignore the NHDMV entry, the entry still stands as a State reportable offense and applicable points will be assessed to your driving record.