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Taken from the Lake Wentworth Association Web Site (www.lwa.org)
Written by Rich Masse
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Opponents of a proposed boating speed limit are reportedly planning to show up in force for a hearing by the Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Committee of the New Hampshire Senate on Friday. Backers of the measure are likewise calling for a strong show of support for the bill, which received a 193-139 vote of approval by the state House of Representatives on February 2. The committee hearing is set for 9 a.m. in Representative Hall in the State Capitol building.
The bill would provide for:
A state-wide 45mph/25mph on inland public waters
Inclusion of violations on a person’s driving record
Enforcement of a “reasonable and prudent” standard of boat operation
The New Hampshire Lakes Association has released a poll of New Hampshire registered voters that was reportedly conducted in early February and that the association says validates its claim that most people -- 63 percent -- regardless of age, gender or political affiliation, strongly support a state-wide 45mph/25 mph speed limit on the state's inland public waters. According to NHLA, nine percent of respondents opposed the proposal.
The lakes association says that, in the survey:
84 percent of respondents expressed the view that the proposed 45 mph/25 mph speed limits would make public waters safer
74 percent felt that such a speed limit would make public waters more enjoyable
81 percent were of the opinion that a 45 mph/25 mph speed limit would help the NH Marine Patrol enforce boating laws
In addition to the New Hampshire Lakes Association, the measure has had the backing of a number of marinas, summer camps, and other organizations that say fast boats have made New Hampshire's bigger lakes unattractive and even unsafe for those pursuing more sedate forms of recreation such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.
New Hampshire residents who want to express an opinion on the speed limit proposal can use this link to contact their state senators.
I dont think there are many, if any, racers on this web page from NH, but these shinanagins could spread elsewhere.
Written by Rich Masse
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Opponents of a proposed boating speed limit are reportedly planning to show up in force for a hearing by the Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Committee of the New Hampshire Senate on Friday. Backers of the measure are likewise calling for a strong show of support for the bill, which received a 193-139 vote of approval by the state House of Representatives on February 2. The committee hearing is set for 9 a.m. in Representative Hall in the State Capitol building.
The bill would provide for:
A state-wide 45mph/25mph on inland public waters
Inclusion of violations on a person’s driving record
Enforcement of a “reasonable and prudent” standard of boat operation
The New Hampshire Lakes Association has released a poll of New Hampshire registered voters that was reportedly conducted in early February and that the association says validates its claim that most people -- 63 percent -- regardless of age, gender or political affiliation, strongly support a state-wide 45mph/25 mph speed limit on the state's inland public waters. According to NHLA, nine percent of respondents opposed the proposal.
The lakes association says that, in the survey:
84 percent of respondents expressed the view that the proposed 45 mph/25 mph speed limits would make public waters safer
74 percent felt that such a speed limit would make public waters more enjoyable
81 percent were of the opinion that a 45 mph/25 mph speed limit would help the NH Marine Patrol enforce boating laws
In addition to the New Hampshire Lakes Association, the measure has had the backing of a number of marinas, summer camps, and other organizations that say fast boats have made New Hampshire's bigger lakes unattractive and even unsafe for those pursuing more sedate forms of recreation such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.
New Hampshire residents who want to express an opinion on the speed limit proposal can use this link to contact their state senators.
I dont think there are many, if any, racers on this web page from NH, but these shinanagins could spread elsewhere.
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