Guy Morgan wrote... >From: "Trevor" <[email protected]> >> Tim wrote: >>> From another newsgroup: >>> You aren't reading the regulations properly. >>> The regulations do indeed only apply to boats that meet both criteria. >>> However, what that means is that if you meet both criteria (less than >> 7m and less than 7 kt) you gain an exemption from s80 of the act. If >>> you fail to meet both criteria, s80 applies to you. >>> In other words, you are exempt from the exemption. >> >> Unless the regulations changed the draft, it had this addendum: >> "EXPLANATORY NOTE >> "!(This note is not part of the Regulations) >> "These Regulations disapply the offence of exceeding the prescribed limit >> for alcohol in the blood in the case of a non-professional sailor whose >> ship >> is both shorter than 7 metres and no faster than 7 knots." > >IIRC that's still in but note the use of "and" rather than "or" ie only >small cruisers will qualify for the exemption.
Am I the only one who thinks it is ludicrous to have any sort of exemption if you are going to have a law like this? It's a bit like making motor cyclists exempt from drink-drive laws on the road. -- Martin Clark Internet Boaters' Database http://www.lock13.co.uk/boats Pennine Waterways Website http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk
