Police targeting boating hoons
Antisocial boating behaviour is in the sights of Water PoliceGold Coast Water Police will be conducting Operation Papa Cascavel over the September school holidays (16-30/9/2017) and will be targeting anti-social behaviour on the waterways.
Brisbane Water Police, Gold Coast Rapid Action Patrol and POLAIR will joining forces to ensure waterways are kept safe over this period.
The collective police presence in South East Queensland will be visible and pro-active. But there have been similar warnings in NSW, where Water Police recently launched a squad of high-powered Sea-Doos to catch hoons on places like the Georges River and Botany Bay.
Boaters, fishers, riders and sailors need to play by the rules and be mindful that the beautiful waterways are for everyone to share in peace and harmony.
4 BIG QLD BOATING FINES
There a steep fines for breaching boating regulations and confiscation of boats and watercraft can occur.
For example, keep in mind the following fines are in place for those making Queensland waterways unsafe for others:
>> Exceed gazetted speed limit – $252
>> Operate ship greater than 6 knots within 60m of anchored vessel – $378
>> Create wash capable of causing marine incident – $378
>> Operate ship without appropriate licence – $504
If you have information for Queensland Police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about QLD crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via 24hrs per day online at
Crime Stoppers.
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