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What Are The Fines And/Or Penalties For Boaters Caught Operating While Under The Influence On Georgia’s Waters?
On a first conviction, drunk boaters will face a maximum fine of up to $1,000, and may face up to 12 months of imprisonment. Subsequent convictions will carry heavier fines and penalties. Take the BOA...
Can I Drink Alcohol While Boating In Georgia?
In Georgia it is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. This includes any type of boat, sailboat, personal watercraft (PWC), water-skis, sailboard or similar devi...
Can I Replace My Georgia Boating License If I Lost It Or It Was Accidentally Destroyed?
Yes, if you’ve lost or destroyed your Georgia Boater Education Card, you can easily order a Replacement Card from BOATsmart! for $9.95 per card. Give us a call and we will send you a new BOATsm...
Is My Georgia BOATsmart! Card The Same Thing As a Georgia Boater Education Card or ‘Boating License’?
Yes, your BOATsmart! Card is the same as a Georgia Boater Education Card. In Georgia, the ‘card’ is commonly referred to as a ‘Boating License’, although this is not the correc...
Who Enforces Georgia’s Boating Laws?
Georgia’s boaters must always comply with both federal and state boating laws and must follow any direction given by law enforcement. Learn more about Georgia’s boating laws by taking the ...
What Is The Minimum Age a Personal Watercraft (PWC) Operator Must Be In Order To Operate In Georgia?
PWC operators in Georgia are required to be at least 12 years of age and must have obtained their Georgia Boater Education Card or be accompanied by a competent adult. PWCs are commonly known in Georg...
Do Georgia’s Boaters Need To Have a Boater Education Card?
Yes, in Georgia a boating license is required if you were born after January 1, 1998 and you are operating a motorized boat. Most other states and most of Canada’s provinces and territories also...
What Are The Speed Limits On California’s Waterways For Boaters?
Speed limits range in California’s waters. However, in all cases, the speed limit is 5 mph anytime the boat is within 100 feet of a bather or within 200 feet of a bathing beach, swimming float, ...
My 3-Hour Study Guide Timer Has Almost Finished Its Countdown, What Happens If I Run Out Of Time?
The 3-hour timer is only a minimum requirement. You’re free to spend as much time as you need in the BOATsmart! California Study Guide before taking the final Boating Safety Test.