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Compliance Blitz on Boater Safety
Inland Fisheries Inspectors are taking a strong stance on boating safety at inland waters this month. Together with Marine and Safety Tasmania and Tasmania Police, the Service now has zero tolerance for people not wearing life jackets.
Boating safety - don't be slack about it!
Inland Fisheries Inspectors are taking a strong stance on boating safety at inland waters this month. So too are Marine and Safety Tasmania and Tasmania Police.
The highland lakes have been extremely popular this summer with boating anglers and the fishing has been great. In the rush to get out on the water, however, some anglers are forgetting basic safety rules or perhaps becoming complacent.
After a period of warning, inspectors now have zero tolerance and are serving infringements for either failing to wear a PFD in a vessel under 6 m or failing to carry minimum safety equipment.
Last week, 11 people were booked at a single water for not wearing a life jacket and 21 in total have been booked since November.
The fine for failing to wear a PFD is $60 and $120 for failing to carry minimum safety equipment on board. Ultimately, the cost could be life. Don’t be slack - accidents do happen!
