Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Final Statements on HB-162

bbarrell · 03-22-2006, 12:52 PM

I've never posted here before but have been reading many of the comments. The decision has been made, no speed limits on large NH lakes. I am glad for this. There simply are no facts based on a need for them today. Though my boat doesn't go over 65mph, I enjoy driving it at that speed when there aren't alot of boats around and it's safe. I don't believe there are 'tons' of boats racing around the lake at 90mph causing havoc, actually few boats go that speed. I've witnessed no accidents related to speed but at least 5 with boats docking or traveling under 10 mph in the channel. I know because I'm on the lake almost daily from May-Oct and have been coming here for 30 years. I own lakefront property and my taxes are quite high enough...don't need useless laws added to the books to increase them.

There are several real issues on the lake (noise, congestion, etc) that we could all work together to really make a difference on. Everybody wants to share the lake and make it a safe place for everyone. HB162 just was not the way to do that.

Much time and money has been spent on this and I'm sure the government has no intention of entertaining an instant replay of it. But if all groups worked together we might be able to come to agreements on certain things that could make everyone happy?

I've learned alot about the legislative process and intend to stay on top of all lake bills in the future. At a minimum, as others have mentioned, this brought alot of awareness to NH lakes concerning current rules and consideration for others....and a little education + driver courtesy goes a long way!

See ya on the lake!

03-22-2006, 12:52 PM	#39
bbarrell Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Final thoughts... I've never posted here before but have been reading many of the comments. The decision has been made, no speed limits on large NH lakes. I am glad for this. There simply are no facts based on a need for them today. Though my boat doesn't go over 65mph, I enjoy driving it at that speed when there aren't alot of boats around and it's safe. I don't believe there are 'tons' of boats racing around the lake at 90mph causing havoc, actually few boats go that speed. I've witnessed no accidents related to speed but at least 5 with boats docking or traveling under 10 mph in the channel. I know because I'm on the lake almost daily from May-Oct and have been coming here for 30 years. I own lakefront property and my taxes are quite high enough...don't need useless laws added to the books to increase them. There are several real issues on the lake (noise, congestion, etc) that we could all work together to really make a difference on. Everybody wants to share the lake and make it a safe place for everyone. HB162 just was not the way to do that. Much time and money has been spent on this and I'm sure the government has no intention of entertaining an instant replay of it. But if all groups worked together we might be able to come to agreements on certain things that could make everyone happy? I've learned alot about the legislative process and intend to stay on top of all lake bills in the future. At a minimum, as others have mentioned, this brought alot of awareness to NH lakes concerning current rules and consideration for others....and a little education + driver courtesy goes a long way! See ya on the lake!