Lucy's Law in Effect as Boater Safety a Priority During Fourth of July

Lucy's Law in effect as boater safety a priority during Fourth of July

As the Fourth of July approaches, new boater safety laws will be in place that come as a result of a 2022 tragic boating accident in Boca Chita that killed a 17-year-old girl.

As Fourth of July approaches, Lucy’s Law goes in effect to bolster boater safety

New Year’s Eve, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day– the deadly quartet for boating accidents and fatalities in South Florida. As the Fourth of July approaches, new boater safety laws will be in place. They come as a result of a 2022 tragic boating accident in Boca Chita that killed a 17-year-old girl, WTVJ reports. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Lucy’s Law, which stiffens penalties for reckless boating, adds a mandatory four-year sentence …

Lucy’s Law signed, advances water safety for Miami and all Florida boaters

Cracking down on reckless and intoxicated boaters, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two pieces of legislation this summer, one specifically aimed at safer boating and another bill to protect casual vessel operators.