I heard of a case where someone got a ticket for wearing an unapproved (but superior) model. Fought it and won because he was using a beat-up old Canadian cheapo model as a kneeling pad, and the officer didn't notice it but the paddler's companions could testify to it. GaryJ kayakwriter_at_netscape.net wrote: >Bonus query for fellow Canucks. The mandatory paddling list at http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/sbg-gsn/canoe.htm >calls for "one Canadian-approved personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board" >Nothing said about being required to have it on (I wear mine all the time anyway.) Anyone ever been ticketed or threatened with a ticket for not wearing your PFD? Did you / would you fight it? *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Apr 27 2005 - 12:22:14 PDT
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