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BUI (Boating Under the Influence) Season
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Sheriff deputies patrolled Castaic lake on Sunday, stopping pleasure boats and other watercrafts asking their drivers to undergo a sobriety test. The stops and patrolling were part of Operation Dry Water, where marine law enforcement cracks down on boating under the influence nationwide during the weekend immediately preceding the Fourth of July holiday.
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies on powerboats stopped every third vessel that came past them, the drivers were asked to come aboard a floating checkpoint, then conducted a test to determine whether they were drunk or stoned.
"Boating under the influence of alcohol is extremely dangerous because boats don't have brakes," said Sheriff's Sgt. Roger Wallace.
"There's a significant increase in correlation between alcohol consumption and boating accidents, and the accidents usually involve very serious or fatal injuries."
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the use of alcohol was cited as a direct factor in about 17 percent of all recreational boating deaths.
Castaic Lake boat drivers suspected of being drunk are arrested, and then immediately brought to Santa Clarita sheriff's station for booking.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI or BUI contact the
Hedding law firm today. We have dealt with many types of DUI and BUI cases and we are prepared to help you with your unique case.
Contact our office today to schedule a free face-to-face consultation. |
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Posted By Admin on
June 27, 2011 04:14 pm |
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