(From Highway Patrol Troop D)
Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, announces that a BWI sobriety checkpoint will be conducted on Table Rock Lake sometime in August.
According to the most recent 2017 U.S. Coast Guard recreational boating crash statistics, alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating crashes.
Boaters who come across a checkpoint on the water may be stopped. Officers will keep the contact brief with the operator and perform a basic safety check of the boat’s equipment. If the officer suspects the operator to be under the influence of intoxicants and/or drugs, they will be asked to submit to a field sobriety test. All efforts will be made to keep the process as brief as possible. The Missouri State Highway Patrol appreciates the public’s cooperation.
“The Missouri State Highway Patrol remains committed to providing service and protection on both our roadways and waterways,” said Captain Villanueva. “To ensure the safety for all people on the water, boaters should designate a sober operator for their vessel anytime their plans include alcohol.”
Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!! Follow Troop D on Twitter for the most current news @MSHPTrooper|D
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