Tampa DUI Attorneys Work with Tampa BUI Attorneys; Safe Roads, Safe Waterways
Tampa DUI attorneys are also busy with Tampa DUI’s year round where most of the Midwest and upper states deal with the ‘boating under the influence’ issue only when the weather is warm such as the late spring, summer and early fall months. Boating under the influence is a serious matter, just as serious as driving under the influence but most people don’t consider drinking while they are boating on the water something potentially dangerous, mostly because it is a recreational activity.
When people are relaxing or participating in something recreational, there is typically alcohol involved. This is true of most water activities including boating and personal watercrafts. According to a Tampa criminal defense lawyer, there are many dangers to mixing water activities with alcohol. There is personal injuries or fatalities; property damage and losing watercraft licenses leaving many people docked or only able to ride and not operate their own boat, which most claim is part of the fun.
Since there are more boat patrols with law enforcements on board, there have been far less boating accidents that were alcohol related then previous years in many communities around the nation. Another reason for the decrease in boating accidents which are associated with alcohol and other substance abuses is the fact that when boating, there are many ways for boat drivers to alert each other to the watchful eyes of the law. According to a Tampa criminal lawyer, many boaters will use cell phones, cb radios, VHF short wave radios and other such devices to send a warning to those on the water to beware. Many of the boaters who are using alcohol and other substances which could impair their driving then pull over, park at a party cove or remain at the docks.
Mothers against Drunk Drivers or MADD, who are instrumental in helping to get drunk drivers off the roadways, thinks water patrols for boaters who drive under the influence are a great idea; however they do not loose their automobile driving privileges when a boater receives a citation for boating under the influence.