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Originally Posted by Islander
"The leading causes of boating accidents are all operator-controlled, such as inexperience, inattention and excessive speed, the association said. The leading types of accidents include collisions with other vessels and collisions with fixed objects such as docks or channel markers. – CINDY KIBBE/NEW HAMPSHIRE BUSINESS REVIEW"
Gee, I think most people can see that a speed limit just might cut down on "excessive speed".
I think it is clear that one of the major reasons to enact a speed limit is to reduce the number of accidents involving excessive speed. You call that spin?
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Here's the report the story was based on:
http://www.pwia.org/news/article/193.aspx
I don't think there's any correlation between speed limits and the statistics in the article.
Islander, Bear Islander and any other speed limit supporters,
Do you you REALLY believe this +16% increase in NH boating accidents proves there's a need for a speed limit on Winnipesaukee?