NSW Lifejacket reforms to start in November 2010

1:01 AM Thu 29 Jul 2010 GMT

'lifejackets save lives' NSW Maritime &copy

New lifejacket rules to improve boating safety and reduce deaths from drowning will come into effect from 1 November 2010 in NSW. Under the rules, people will be required to wear lifejackets at times of heightened risk. The reforms are the result of a NSW Maritime discussion paper on the issue, which generated a strong response from the boating community with a record 3615 submissions. The new rules for wearing lifejackets include: By children less than 12 years of age when: in a vessel less than 4.8 metres; when in an open area of a vessel less than 8 metres ...

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by NSW Maritime