The State Patrol began their emphasis patrol about a month ago and really put it to the test this Seafair weekend, known for boats and partying.
The event this last weekend involved multiple agencies targeting Boaters Under the Influence (BUI) and boater safety. It began Friday and concluded Sunday at the end of the Seafair hydroplane races.
The following are preliminary statistics from the emphasis patrol:
Number of vessels contacted: 473
- Total number of BUI’s: 34
- Refusal of breath test ($2,050 infraction): 15
- BUI’s booked: 4
- Infractions: 42
- Medical assists: 4
- Handguns seized for forfeiture: 2
- Possession of stolen firearm: 1 (subject booked)
- Search warrants for blood draw: 4
- Search warrant for vessel: 1 (subject booked for Violation of Uniform Controlled Substance Act)
The patrol is expected to continue.
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