Operation Dry Water Targets Impaired Boaters This Weekend

The Milford Police Department Marine Unit will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 28-30, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence (BUI).

The mission of Operation Dry Water also brings awareness and education to recreational boaters about the dangers of alcohol and drug use on the water.

During the Operation Dry Water officers will be out in force looking for boaters whose blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds the state limit of .08.

This weekend will include increased patrols as well as boater education. Impaired boaters can expect to be arrested or face other serious penalties.

Operation Dry Water is a nationwide education and enforcement initiative launched by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) in 2009 in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard.

For more information regarding Operation Dry Water please visit www.operationdrywater.org