Watch: Boat Inspections on Labor Day
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO ) The Labor Day Holiday means many of you will be hitting the waterways to enjoy the time off.
But agencies want to make sure you are doing everything right to keep safe, including ensuring your boat has been inspected.
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at certain public boat landings in preparation for Labor Day weekend. This holiday is among the busiest times of the year for South Carolina lakes and waterways, and boating safety is highly encouraged in hopes of keeping everyone’s weekend fun and safe. SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will perform quick but thorough inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed and will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boats. SCDNR officers will also answer questions and offer additional safety tips regarding safety on the water.
Labor Day weekend boat inspection locations and times:
Saturday, Sept. 3
- Clarendon County: C. Alex Harvin III Boat Ramp- Lake Marion: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam- Lake Murray: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 4:
- Anderson County: Riverfork Boat Landing- Lake Hartwell: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Beaufort County: Cross Island Landing- Broad River: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Berkeley County: Cypress Gardens Landing (Dunham Creek) – Dunham Creek: 10 a.m. – 12p.m.
- Charleston County: Buck Hall Landing- ICW in Awendaw: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
