New bill will make sailing a boat, using a jet ski while drunk illegal

Published date24 March 2024
AuthorWALLA!
Publication titleJerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)
No under the sea

Under the bill, which will go next to a committee for discussion, it will be prohibited to sail on a jet ski, operate a boat, or steer a watercraft under the influence of alcohol or dangerous substances.

The bill would authorize Israel Police to take breath, saliva, or blood samples from a person operating a watercraft. Boating under the influence will be considered a criminal offense punishable by five years in prison.

The proposal comes in response to a rise in serious boating accidents that have...

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