Georgia Boating Law

Hall County, Georgia Boating Attorney, Anne Bishop, in Gainesville, Georgia, knows all too well how a day on Georgia Lakes can go from having a really good time to a serious situation with a Boating Under the Influence arrest, related charge or violation on the lake. If you are out at Lake Lanier for example, it is important to know how Georgia boating laws affect you and your family.

We invite you to review our informative articles and videos; they provide a great overview of the knowledge you need to know to protect yourself and others while visiting area lakes in Georgia.

Coast Guard Float Plan: Georgia Boating Attorney Discusses the Needed Safety of a Float Plan

annebishop August 6, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Boating Law

View More Boating Articles A Coast Guard Float Plan can be found by clicking here: Coast Guard Float Plan. Â The float planÂ shows when you left, when you planned on returning, who was on the boat, the navigation you were going…
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Coast Guard Safety Check: Georgia Lake Attorney Discusses the Benefits of a Free Safety Check

annebishop August 5, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Boating Law

View More Boating Articles A boat owner should have their vessel checked by the Coast Guard. At a free Coast Guard Safety Check, the Coast Guard will review your boat to make sureÂ it is in compliance and will advise you…
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Personal Flotation Device: Georgia Lake Lanier Lawyer Discusses Life Jackets

annebishop August 5, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Boating Law, Georgia Safety Ideas

View More Boating Articles There are various types of PFD’s and it is very important that the PFD you choose is a Coast Guard approved Georgia life jacket and comfortable enough so thatÂ you actually wear it while on the water.…
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BUI Attorney of Lake Lanier Georgia Explains: Boat Capacity and the Danger of Overloading

annebishop August 4, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Boating Law

View More Boating Articles There are two main concerns with exceeding maximum capacity:Â Georgia boat injury lawyer describes below Boat capacity requirements. Â Boating laws in Georgia state that the owner of a boat is liable for injury due to negligent…
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Georgia Boat Lawyer: Capsizing, Swamping and Safety on Lake Lanier

annebishop August 4, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Boating Law

View More Boating Articles First and foremost, you should have a float plan in place. Â This will allow others to locate you if you do not return to shoreÂ at the planned time. Also, never have your anchor off the back…
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Swimming from a Boat: Georgia Boat Injury Lawyer Discusses Safe Swimming

annebishop August 3, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Boating Law

View More Boating Articles 1. The Propeller. The engine MUST BE OFF. This does not mean the boat is in neutral or idle, but off. Â The bestÂ way to ensure the propeller is not spinning is to turn off the boat’s…
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Boating Under the Influence: Georgia BUI Lawyer Discusses Per Se and Less Safe

annebishop July 27, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Boating Law

View More Boating Law Articles 1. BUI Per Se: -If you are on state waters, the legal limit is a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.10%. -If you are on federal waters, the legal limit is a BAC of 0.08%.…
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Georgia Boating Accidents: Liability for the Driver and the Owner

annebishop April 14, 2011 Article & Video Library, Georgia Boating Law

View More Boating Law Articles Combining water, fast moving propellers, high horse power watercraft, lack of metal frames and no seat-belts, it is no surprise boating accidents can be some of the most tragic injury cases. Every Spring and Summer…
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