8.60.170 Reckless operation.
A. It shall be unlawful to operate any vessel in a reckless manner upon any waters within the City. For the purpose of this chapter, to operate in a reckless manner means the operation of a vessel upon the waters within the City in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any persons or property. Actions that constitute prima facie evidence of reckless operation are:
1. Operating within 100 feet of shore unless taking off or landing as provided in LMC 8.60.160, or in a designated swimming area;
2. Overloading;
3. Operating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and recognizable by erratic operation;
4. Excessive speed in violation of LMC 8.60.140 or 8.60.150;
5. Operating in clearly dangerous areas;
6. Operating without proper lights at night;
7. Weaving in and out of other vessels, docks or buoys;
8. Playing “chicken” with another vessel;
9. Continued use or refusal to terminate use of boat after being ordered to correct an especially hazardous condition by law enforcement officer.
B. A violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor crime, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or by a jail sentence of up to 90 days, or by both such fine and jail time. [Ord. 387 § 1, 2005; Ord. 86 § 1, 1996.]