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Boating and Alcohol: Georgia BUI Lawyer Discusses Boating and Alcohol Concerns

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Unlike driving a car, you are allowed to have an open container on a boat while operating it.  But, just like driving a car, you are not allowed to operate a boat while impaired by alcohol or drugs (Georgia boating under the influence). On Georgia waters, the legal limit for Boating Under the Influence BUI is 0.100% Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). On Federal waters, the legal limit for BUI is 0.080% BAC, just like Georgia state law on automobile Driving Under the Influence DUI. Because of this, an issue sometimes arises with BUI cases as to whether the BUI occured on State or Federal waters and which standard applies.

When on a vessel, it is always a good idea to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water, because of the sun, activity, muscles used to stabilize the body while on a moving vessel, a person fatigues easier. This is particularly true if you are drinking alcohol, since a tired body is more susceptible to the effects of alcohol.

At Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys, our Georgia boat injury lawyers welcome any questions about boating safety and boating law.  If you, a family member or friend has been injured due to a boating accident, please Call or Email us about any questions you may have about Georgia Boating law, BUI laws and safety violations.  Your initial consultation is free and confidential.

About the authors: David B. Purvis and John Breakfield are Georgia BUI Lawyers with Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys in Gainesville, Georgia and handle various legal matters arising on the lakes of Georgia, including Boating Under the Influence Criminal Defense and Boating Injuries, as well as  DUI/ DWI, BUI, Accident & Injury and other Georgia Criminal Defense matters.   The law office of Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys can assist clients through out Georgia including:  Lake Lanier, Lake Hartwell, Hall County (Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch), White County (Cleveland), Lumpkin County (Dahlonega), Gwinnett County (Buford, Sugar Hill, Lawrenceville), Dawson County (Dawsonville), Habersham County (Demorest, Cornelia), Banks County (Homer) and all of Northeast Georgia.

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