Category Archives: Boat DUI
Can You Consume Alcohol While Operating a Boat in Florida?
For many boaters, drinking and spending a day on the water go hand in hand. Truthfully, though, boating under the influence is against the law and it can have deadly consequences. State law strictly prohibits people from operating a boat if they are impaired by alcohol or drugs. Impairment occurs when a person’s blood… Read More »
Can You Sue if an Impaired Boat Operator Caused a Crash?
Florida leads the nation in boating accidents and many of these crashes are caused by impaired boat operators. Due to the fact that the state has more recreational boat operators than any other state, Florida’s boating under the influence (BUI) laws are very strict. Anyone convicted of a BUI will face serious penalties including… Read More »
DRUNK DRIVER BOAT OPERATORS ON JULY THE 4TH
If you were struck by or injured by the action of a drunk boater over the 4th of July weekend give us a call. This maritime law firm has been suing boaters operating their vessel under the influence for more than 25 years. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently noted that for… Read More »
DUI While Driving a Boat in Florida?
The answer is yes. The same standards that apply to automobiles under Florida law also apply to operating a vessel while intoxicated, meaning a blood alcohol content at or above .08. Over the 4th of July holiday through “Operation Dry Water” the law enforcement agencies, primarily the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (known… Read More »
Can I Get Punitive Damages Against a DUI Boat Operator in Florida
Yes, Florida law holds boat operators to the same standard as automobile operators. It is illegal to operate a boat in Florida with a blood alcohol limit of .08 or greater. Boating under the influence, also known as “BUI” is covered by Florida Statute 327.35. Penalties for a Boat DUI in Florida Include the… Read More »
in Florida Can I Get a DUI on a Boat? Yes.
Yes, you can get a DUI on a boat in Florida. In Florida, law enforcement officers call it boating under the influence, “BUI”. This rule is governed by Florida Statute 327.35 which states that if a person is the operator of a vessel and has a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 or more they are… Read More »