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This week we are discussing boating under the influence, including the new Georgia BUI laws that could affect you and your family. In this blog post, we’ll offer all boaters quick tips about how they can help avoid a BUI and practice safe boating on our Georgia lakes and waterways. Let’s get started:
- Have a designated boat operator. Boating is no different than driving in this respect. Before you cast off, know who will operate the boat and make certain this person is sober and rested. If you begin your boat outing without a plan, you are more likely to end up with a BUI.
- Remember boating isn’t all fun and games. Many of us boat because it is fun; we picture weekends and holidays on the lake, relaxing with friends and family. But although boating is recreational, it is simply not just a party. The boat operator must stay very aware, watch for hazards, and keep the boats’ occupants safe. This means not drinking while boating.
- Know that boating lowers alcohol tolerance. Have you noticed that you are exhausted after a day of boating? Safety experts believe that the sun, wind, noise, and vibrations of boating increase fatigue. It also means that any alcohol you drink may affect you more than usual.
- Understand that BUI isn’t just about drinking. It is also illegal to operate a boat after using illegal drugs or any substance that removes your ability to drive your boat.
The bottom line is that a boat operator who is drinking is more likely to cause a boat accident than a sober one – and that BUIs come with serious consequences. If you know the affects of alcohol on boaters and if you know how to plan to avoid a BUI, you will be well prepped to prevent a boat accident caused by alcohol or other intoxicating substances.
Have you been charged with BUI and need legal counsel? Call the Law Office of Scott Miller today to request a consultation with a Georgia BUI lawyer: 770-408-1001.
