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Wear a jacket while riding - or else! « Thread Started on Jul 28, 2008, 9:05am »
Ok, so I was surfing behind the 230 this weekend and got pulled over by a Sheriff's boat. I wasn't wearing a jacket at the time and got a ticket for violating TWRA's pfd regulations. I asked why I had to wear a vest while surfing with no rope - considering you don't have to wear a vest while surfing in the ocean. That got me nowhere. For what it's worth, the officer was super polite, but he was not willing to just give me a warning.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you guys know to wear a vest while surfing if you want to avoid a ticket.
I've reviewed the applicable TWRA regulations, and I don't see how they apply to wakesurfing. I plan on appearing in Court next month and asking that the ticket be dismissed. We'll see what happens....
Re: Wear a jacket while riding - or else! « Reply #1 on Jul 28, 2008, 12:17pm »
yea Phil's dad got a ticket at the start of the year over a dry suit with no jacket and then the guy read to us in the boating manual that if there is a spotter/170degree mirror and a coast guard approved vest on board the boat then you are not violating any laws. I think they threw his out but not completely sure about that. If you don't have a copy of that boating manual I'm referring to then ask your local TWRA guy, they keep lots in the boat to pass out.
Re: Wear a jacket while riding - or else! « Reply #2 on Sept 10, 2008, 1:23pm »
Did you ever go to court? What became of it?
My buddy bought a '08 LSV, so we can finally surf. I would like to know all the rules and laws surrounding it. There seems to be a lot of conflicting stories out there.
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Re: Wear a jacket while riding - or else! « Reply #3 on Sept 26, 2008, 8:54am »
Ok. Well I just got back from Court. The office showed up, and he was super nice. I explained to the judge that, because I wasn't being pulled by anything attached to the boat, I didn't believe the regulations regarding sking applied to me. The judge agreed that the law is ambiguous, and dismissed the ticket. However, I assured the officer that I would opt to wear a jacket from now on. I suggest that you all do the same.
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