'Impaired is impaired': OPP remind boaters penalties are the same on water and land

Two separate boat operators were charged on Tuesday by Kawartha Lakes OPP officers on Sturgeon Lake and Scugog River.

Police say a 27-year-old man was charged with having cannabis readily available and a 60-year-old man was charged with having an open container of liquor while operating a boat.

Officers remind boaters that the same laws apply on the water as on land while driving a vehicle, including the same penalties.

Police say boat operators must have their licence, identification and all safety equipment present.

Impaired is impaired whether in a car or on a boat. #CKLOPP remind boaters to boat sober #OperationDryWater. ^cl pic.twitter.com/49l7azHIZv

— OPP Central (@OPP_CR) July 10, 2019