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NightWing · 09-07-2005, 01:49 AM

I don't believe that boating violations, other than BWI, are "pointable" on your driver's license. But, I think they show up on your driving record.

I know of a man who drove a boat one time and was stopped and ticketed for a Safe Passage violation. A couple of years later, his auto insurance went up because of it. His agent is a good friend of mine and he told me the story. It seems that the auto insurance company interpreted the violation as a speeding ticket. This was the only blemish on his otherwise perfect driving record.

09-07-2005, 01:49 AM	#3
NightWing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 410 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I don't believe that boating violations, other than BWI, are "pointable" on your driver's license. But, I think they show up on your driving record. I know of a man who drove a boat one time and was stopped and ticketed for a Safe Passage violation. A couple of years later, his auto insurance went up because of it. His agent is a good friend of mine and he told me the story. It seems that the auto insurance company interpreted the violation as a speeding ticket. This was the only blemish on his otherwise perfect driving record.