Boating Safety Survey

By Carl L Marcellino

Posted by Carl L Marcellino [1] on Thursday, July 26th, 2012

Related issues: Drunk Driving [2], Sea or Boat [3]

Despite the emphasis on safety and boater education, tragic accidents continue to occur. Recently my office has been inundated with suggestions from the public on how we can further preserve life and allow the waterways to be responsibly enjoyed by all. I will be holding a hearing on August 8th to review current state laws and regulations governing boating and possible changes to the laws.

I would like to know what you think of some of the proposals.

Please take a moment to take my online survey to ensure that your views are properly heard.

Please email me with any other thoughts or ideas you may have to make boating a safer experience for everyone. Thank you for your input.

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Boating Safety Survey [4]

Should boat operators be licensed?: *

Yes

Should all boat operators be required to complete a boating safety course?: *

Yes

Should recreational vessels over 20 feet in length be required to display passenger capacity limits?: *

Yes

Should intoxicated boaters face class E felony charges if they had a child on the boat, just as they would if they were driving drunk in a car?: *

Yes

Should Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Boating Under the influence (BUI) and Snowmobiling Under the Influence (SUI) offenses be linked together when determining whether an individual is a repeat alcohol offender ?: *

Yes

Should your driver license be suspended if you are a BUI offender?: *

Yes

Should your boating privileges be suspended if you are a DUI offender?: *

Yes

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Links:
[1] http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/carl-l-marcellino
[2] http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/carl-l-marcellino/issues/drunk_driving
[3] http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/carl-l-marcellino/issues/sea_or_boat
[4] http://www.nysenate.gov/files/sd05_boating-safety_0.png