Boating
The Consequences of Boating While Impaired in North Carolina
In the state of North Carolina, the law prohibits operating a motorboat or vessel under the influence of drugs or alcohol. (N.C.G.S. § 75A-10) This violation is referred to as boating while impaired, or BUI, and has many similarities to North Carolina DWI convictions. According to NC law, a person can be convicted of a…
Read MoreBoating Safety: Rules & Regulations for North Carolina Boaters
It is officially summer, and many of you are probably planning outings on Lake Wylie or Lake Norman over the next few months. Before you head out on your boat, it is important to know and follow the rules and regulations for boating in North Carolina. Boating safety goes beyond wearing a personal flotation device…
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