Name:	diverdown -	Reply
Subject:	Lanyard Violation
Date:	9/15/2020 11:01:10 AM

I was pulled over for not having updated stickers on boat. The reason was I couldnt get them because the courthouse was closed due to COVID. The officer opted to give me a ticket for not wearing a lanyard (not sure how he figured that, but anyway). I was in a pontoon boat with two other licensed drivers, so while yes I should have been wearing this, but dont really think this was putting anyone in any neglegent danger. Thinking I would just pay a $50.00 fine I just let it go. Turns out that is a $350.00 fine..just bent over and paid it. Really just wanted to complain..see if anyone else has had the same experience. All of these regulations have gotten out of hand. 

Name:	lakngulf -	Reply
Subject:	Lanyard Violation
Date:	9/15/2020 12:51:00 PM

Yikes.  I always wear in sea doo and reach for it when I approach an area where MPs are.  I agree wearing on a big boat is a bit much

Name:	PTClakefan -	Reply
Subject:	Lanyard Violation
Date:	9/15/2020 1:39:24 PM

Although it is a technical violation, I don't think MP are generally out looking for that as a reason to pull someone over, especially on a large boat, as opposed to a PWC.  Usually, it is for some other reason (i.e. outdated registration stickers, etc.) and they will tack that on if they observe it.

FYI, you can get your boat registration stickers online; you don't have to get them at the courthouse.  

Name:	George -	Reply
Subject:	Lanyard Violation
Date:	9/15/2020 3:03:48 PM

What's the length of your boat?  The lanyard requirement is only for boats under a certain length.  My pontoon boat is 25' and I am not required to wear the lanyard enen though it's equiped with one.  You should check.

Name:	BAJ -	Reply
Subject:	Lanyard Violation
Date:	9/16/2020 1:53:42 AM

As others have said, GET THEM ONLINE. It's quicker, easier, and doesn't cost anything extra.

I finally gave up trying to convince a friend to renew online; he let the marina talk him into handling his renewals, for ONLY a $125 service fee. And all they do is renew online.

Name:	10toLife -	Reply
Subject:	Lanyard Violation
Date:	9/16/2020 7:17:00 AM

Yes -- wearing the lanyard is only required for boats under a certain length. Same thing happened to us and my husband went to court to fight the ticket and the officer did not show up -- it was thrown out --but it would have been anyway. 

Name:	George -	Reply
Subject:	Lanyard Violation
Date:	9/16/2020 11:32:21 AM

Boats LESS THAN 24', having an open cockpit and more than 50hp engine must have an emergency cut-off switch.

Name:	10toLife -	Reply
Subject:	Lanyard Violation
Date:	9/19/2020 8:02:26 AM

right -- I wasnt sure of the length.. but our boat was 26 ft 

We didnt even know it was a thing for boats... until we got the ticket--  thought it was just for PWC.  

We werent pulled over for anything inparticular -- we did have about 8 people + 2 kids on the boat and I suspect they routinely oull people over with a good number of people on a boat to check life vests and BUI , etc. I do not have a problem with them pulling people over but it's a pain to have to fight a ticket that should not have been given. 

Name:	rga82 -	Reply
Subject:	Lanyard Violation
Date:	9/20/2020 8:04:01 PM

I was pulled over at the Rocks while cruising through with the 8 people, the max for my boat, 4 children and 4 adults. When I saw that I was the target I un-hooked my kill switch to move forward and get my registration from under the console. I got a ticket for no kill switch!

Oh well, I'm thankful they are trying, even against the odds.