GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC AM/FM) – Coast Guard stations across Lake Michigan, including station in Grand Haven, are joining other state and local law
enforcement partners this holiday weekend, to crack down on boating under the influence.
The Coast Guard says this nation-wide operation is focused on generating awareness regarding the dangers of operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol, as well as promoting safe-boating practices.
They say boating under the influence is one of the top citations given to recreational boaters. Statistically, alcohol is the number one contributing factor in all recreational boating deaths.
Persons found to be boating while intoxicated can incur severe penalties, including their voyage being terminated, the boat may be impounded, and the operator may be subject to fines, jail time and loss of boating privileges.
Operation Dry Water is a national campaign that occurs every year on Fourth of July weekend.
In 2021, law enforcement officers throughout the United State boarded 328,627 boats, issued 9,495 citations, and made 638 arrests for boating under the influence.
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