Thought this information might keep someone from getting a ticket. Me and a couple of friends went to Green River Lake fishing on Saturaday and was checked by the KDFW. We always where our life jackets while running from place to place and then take them off while we are fishing. We were checked while fishing. They checked license, livewells, fire extingisher, throw cushion, horn, and ect. Then they counted the life jackets out and noticed we had three but asked if we had any more on board the boat, we did in one of the compartments.They asked to see it, it was the standard type I. I have an inflatable type life jacket and they noticed I wasnt wearing it. They said to be legal you must have the inflatable type on at all times while on the water unless you have another one of the standard type I ,II, or III on board. If all three of us had the inflatable types and didnt have them on then we would have to of had 3 of the type I, II, or III on board to be legal. After looking closer at my inflatable it says it must be worn to be legal on the tag. Just thought this might help I didnt know this and have been boating for 35 years. I have only had my inflatable for about 3 years. I assume this will be the law in all states because it is a coast guard approved jacket.
Reply With Quote