SCDNR Urges Boater Safety Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend

Throughout the weekend, law enforcement will conduct inspections at public boat landings across the state.

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is urging boaters to take extra precautions to stay safe.

Throughout the weekend, law enforcement will conduct inspections at public boat landings across the state. They will check for safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations.

Those who lack registration requirements or fail to present required safety necessities will be given a chance to correct the problem before launching their vessel, instead of being ticketed.

Boaters are urged to pay attention to changing water conditions and share their plans with someone before heading out.

Extra DNR officers will be out watching for dangerous behavior as they work to prevent accidents during the holiday rush.

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