Can my driver’s license be suspended if I’m arrested for operating a boat while intoxicated?
Yes. Effective Sept.1, 2001, a person’s drivers license will be automatically suspended if the arrested person: • Is operating a watercraft powered with an engine having a manufacturer’s rating of 50 horsepower or more; and • The person refuses to provide a specimen (breath or blood) to determine intoxication. The period of suspension for first time offenders is 180 days. Who reports boating accidents to your department? It is the responsibility of the boat operator who is involved in the accident. Each operator must file a boating accident report if the accident: • Results in death; or • Injuries to a person requiring medical treatment beyond first aid; or • Causes damage to vessel(s) or property in excess of $500. Report forms can be downloaded from the TPWD Web site under the BOATING link. How do I find out if there are any special water safety regulations on a lake I want to visit? The rules in the Texas Water Safety Act apply to all public water in Texas. The local governing body
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