Queston for Boatcop, or others

[Danhercules]

I was in Laughlin this past weekend. A buddy and I were heading down river and got stopped by a line of Sea-Doo cops. They pulled us to the side to Big Bend(?) camp ground. They were doing a safty/ sobriity(sp?) check. I got tested and passed cause I drink Odouls on the water. I did get a ticket for not through coushin. I did check before left the house but it must have blown out. I deserve the ticket no question there. My buddy got the same ticket, ( he did not know he needed one). The tickets are from Navada -Division of Wildlife. Out violatons are the same on the ticket, but mines is for $82.00 and his is $52.00. WTF? My buddy was 20 ft away and I mentiond it to the officer, ( by the way, I did not throw any attitude, I just asked why) He said it might be a Arizona cop giving him a ticket, it was not, he was a NV. Any suggestions???

[Danhercules]

Bumpity bump bump.

[Ziggy]

Make a copy of his ticket, showing date, time, violation number and send them the check for $52. with that copy and yours. You'd find out soon enough if they'll correct it or not.
Thats what I'd do, but what do I know

[Moneypitt]

Where do these violations come from? A throw cushin? I know you must have PFD for all aboard, but a throw cushin. Also I hear about flame arresters, (air filters), what boats CAN'T run a standard ol' air cleaner, or none at all. Are these laws for a certain type of, or over a minimum size, inclosed engine compartment etc. I must be living in a cave, I've never had any of the above, or been asked about them by the rangers,/boat cops I've ran into here in Ca.

[Moneypitt]

How about a link to this info, real laws and requirements......Thanks

[Kilrtoy]

Yes you need the throw cushion. Its in the boating ABC's in all three states...

[VillainDave]

I would like to know if it's the state that comes up with the price of the ticket or is it just what ever pops into the cops head!!!!

[Danhercules]

Looks like what ever he wants to skim off the top!!!! Just kidding, There is a mistake somewhere, he double checked his sheet, and he thought he was right. Maybe I should go and fight it in person, that means I would have to go to Laughlin again!!! idea

[BP1330]

Sorry about the ticket. But the throwable is a USCG regulation. I will try to get a link tomorrow from work for every one here that will take you to all the requirements for your boats. They do change by size so it can get kinda confusing.

[TroubIeOnWater]

Those throwables are like $9 and IMO a damn good thing to have. Especially if your in CO and your friends are all morons that don't know how to swim. I gotta say that like 65% of the people I know here dont know how to swim. WTF??? Parents should teach their kids to swim!