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	Name:	MrHodja -
	Subject:	Fewer Marine Police this year...
	Date:	3/30/2011 5:52:39 PM (updated 3/30/2011 5:53:42 PM)

I can't find the post, but a while back one of the Marine Police officers gave a long explanation of what they do, what they look for, and conditions under which they might cite someone for BUI.

The interesting thing (and someone correct me if I mis-remembered this part) is that consuming a beer or other alcoholic beverage while driving a boat is not an automatic stop occasion. Indeed, the officer went on to say it is the way in which the boat is being operated that will cause them to pull someone over. Observing a boat pilot acting responsibly and safely while openly consuming an adult beverage would not automatically prompt a pull-over.

If anyone else recalls that post, please cite it for us because it was revealing as to just how much leeway they have and how much discretion they exercise in keeping our lake safe.

And they can pull me over any time they like. I have nothing to hide and nothing to fear.