Missouri law prohibits anyone from boating while intoxicated (BWI)—that is, operating a vessel while intoxicated due to alcohol or any combination of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs. Alcohol and drugs cause impaired balance, blurred vision, poor coordination, impaired judgment, and slower reaction times. Alcohol is a major contributor to boating accidents and fatalities.
Missouri law states that it is evidence of intoxication if a person has a concentration of alcohol in his or her blood of 0.08% or more, based upon a chemical analysis of breath, blood, or saliva.
If the operator's blood alcohol content (BAC) reaches or surpasses the legal limit, which tends to be 0.08% in much of the world, BWI charges can be issued.
Boaters on California waters should be aware that: It is illegal for anyone to operate a vessel, water skis, or similar device with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or greater.
North Carolina law prohibits anyone from boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This includes operating any boat, sailboat, PWC, water skis, a surfboard, or similar device while under the influence.
Research has proven that one-third of the amount of alcohol that it takes to make a person legally intoxicated on land can make a boater equally intoxicated on the water. Alcohol depresses the central nervous system, affects judgment, and slows physical reaction time. Most people become impaired after only one drink.
It is every vessel operator's responsibility to avoid a collision. To prevent a collision, boat and PWC operators should: Follow the rules of navigation. Pay attention to navigational aids.
Operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and causing injury to another person may be ruled a felony by the courts and could carry a penalty of one year in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
The majority of boating-related incidents and fatalities are caused by: Not wearing a lifejacket or PFD. Falling overboard. Capsizing, swamping, sinking, or running aground.
New Mexico law establishes the following penalties for BWI. A first conviction carries a fine of up to $500, jail time for up to 90 days, or both. In addition, those convicted must take an approved boating safety course.
Answer. Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs is dangerous and illegal. The use of alcohol or drugs can impair judgment, coordination, and reaction time, increasing the risk of accidents on the water.
Sun, wind, noise, vibration, and motion are all considered “stressors” common to the boating environment. They intensify the effects of alcohol, drugs, and some medications by causing fatigue, which greatly reduces a boat operator's coordination, judgment, and reaction time.
Alcohol impairs coordination, judgment, and reaction time, posing greater risks on water due to added factors like waves, sun exposure, and limited escape options. When consuming alcohol on a boat, the effects are typically amplified compared to consuming alcohol on land.
Alcohol impairs vision, alertness, and reaction time. It impairs your judgment, and it's particularly deadly out on the water. One alcoholic drink while boating can have the same effect as three on land. Alcohol is a contributing factor in many boating accidents, including about one third of all fatalities.
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