> > >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. Regardless of wheter it is a safety, health or banning issue, enforcement is a seperate problem. Just becasue not all speeding laws are enforced, or we are hit by a car, does not mean the vehicle is banned. JKL *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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