Boat users given fines over £16k for breaking rules on Norfolk Broads

[Alan de Enfield]

Boat owners fined over £16k for Broads offences | Eastern Daily Press (edp24.co.uk)

 

The Broads Authority say that piloting over the speed limit creates "excess boat wash" and dangerous boat causes "distress to people enjoying the Broads".

This can cause damage to river banks as well as to moored vessels.

It also is a "real danger" to wildlife and has the potential to cause "serious damage and injury".

 

 

 

Of the 13 boaters prosecuted, there were 15 counts of failing to navigate with care and caution, 12 counts of breaking the speed limit and creating excess wash, and two counts of failing to respond to rangers' request for information.

The offences took place at various points in the national park, including Brundall, Reedham, Salhouse, Horning, Breydon Water, Barton Broad, Oulton Broad and on the Rivers Ant and Waveney.

The authority has asked anyone who witnesses speeding or carelessly driven boats to note details such as the name or registration, take photos or videos if they can and report the incident to Broads Control on 01603 756056 or by emailing Broads.Control@broads-authority.gov.uk. 

[bizzard]

9 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:

Boat owners fined over £16k for Broads offences | Eastern Daily Press (edp24.co.uk)

 

The Broads Authority say that piloting over the speed limit creates "excess boat wash" and dangerous boat causes "distress to people enjoying the Broads".

This can cause damage to river banks as well as to moored vessels.

It also is a "real danger" to wildlife and has the potential to cause "serious damage and injury".

 

 

 

Of the 13 boaters prosecuted, there were 15 counts of failing to navigate with care and caution, 12 counts of breaking the speed limit and creating excess wash, and two counts of failing to respond to rangers' request for information.

The offences took place at various points in the national park, including Brundall, Reedham, Salhouse, Horning, Breydon Water, Barton Broad, Oulton Broad and on the Rivers Ant and Waveney.

The authority has asked anyone who witnesses speeding or carelessly driven boats to note details such as the name or registration, take photos or videos if they can and report the incident to Broads Control on 01603 756056 or by emailing Broads.Control@broads-authority.gov.uk. 

As per Arthur Ransome's book ''Coot Club'' Hullabaloo's in the Margoletta.

[robtheplod]

it also adds unnecessary costs to stag do's!

[Paladine]

The first-time hirer who hit my moored 30' boat with his 44' boat, knocking Mrs P off her feet and causing her injury, damaging my boat, then making off from the scene without stopping was given a written warning! There was full video evidence, as well. I was told 'It was not in the public interest to prosecute him'. The very name 'Broads Authority' is a joke.

[Naughty Cal]

1 hour ago, robtheplod said:

it also adds unnecessary costs to stag do's!

They don't prosecute hire boaters. So no cost added to stag do's at all.