Stee6043
Well-Known Member
You could flip this scenario on the original poster:
Imagine you're the captain being described in Post #1: You're following Florida state law with regards to bow riding and your youngest (6 years old for this scenario) is not required to wear a PFD. You get flagged down by a random passerby that 1.) was not educated on the local laws, 2.) incorrectly estimated the youngest childs age and 3.) is not a public safety officer. How would you feel if you were that captain, were well informed of the laws and operating 100% legally? I'm not sure how friendly he'd be to the guy flagging him down with bad intel on boating laws. He made his choice with regards to his kids safety that day...and is legal.
Imagine you're the captain being described in Post #1: You're following Florida state law with regards to bow riding and your youngest (6 years old for this scenario) is not required to wear a PFD. You get flagged down by a random passerby that 1.) was not educated on the local laws, 2.) incorrectly estimated the youngest childs age and 3.) is not a public safety officer. How would you feel if you were that captain, were well informed of the laws and operating 100% legally? I'm not sure how friendly he'd be to the guy flagging him down with bad intel on boating laws. He made his choice with regards to his kids safety that day...and is legal.