>Most on this mailing list are likely to consider Jet Skis, etc, as noise >pollution. I dare say, the operators of those craft would not. To avoid >imposing our subjective feelings on others, should we not try to at least >develop some more objective safety and health standards? Eg., Decibel and >exhaust limits for health, and speed and proximity limits for safety. > There ARE such limits in NJ. They are not supposed to produce a wake when within 50 ft of shore, or a person, or passing under a bridge. I've been splashed innumerable times, once nearly hit by an operator who was clearly underage. That, too, is legislated. Unless there is a ranger nearby, these rules are generally ignored. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Dec 08 2000 - 14:16:57 PST
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