Sorry Thom, but I believe there is a move underway to require school busses
to install seat belts. This is not a stupid law, and I'm amazed that you
think it is. As to ferry operation, there are specific requirements for the
ferries with respect to PFDs. If you take a few minutes and look, you'll
find they do require them to be present, but it obviously isn't feasible to
have people wear them. This is again a different situation than on a
pleasure craft. The USCG is very interested in what goes on on the SF bay
and environs, and they are diligent in living up to their responsibilities.
The ferry companies are quite interested in safety, and I have witnessed
crew telling parents to curb their kids' activities while aboard.

At the moment, there are no requirements for adults to wear PFDs on pleasure
craft, and while I think it is important to do so, it's not a law nor will
it be. Children, however, are required by law to wear them. The law needs to
be enforced.

Seat belts are required by most states to be worn by all individuals in the
car/truck. They have saved countless lives. Of course, nothing will prevent
every kind of accident, but far fewer now are fatal due to seat belts.

Feel free not to wear either seat belts in a car or a PFD on the water. It's
every adults right to be stupid if that's your choice.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Jon,

How in the world can you turn such a "Blind Eye" to Stupid Laws!

One man driving alone without his seat belt hooked can be fined for
breaking the Law while the same police officer can direct traffic for a
School bus with at least 50 children in a school bus and driver---
ISN't"T BREAKING THE LAW??? spare me.

How about children under 13 years of age on a Ferry Boat. Running free,
playing grab ass. Is the Captain & crew responsible for them. Where is
the Mighty C.G. authority on those sight seeing vessels in S.F. Bay??

Ol Thom