SCDNR To Conduct Courtesy 4th Of July Boat Inspections In Berkeley County

*Courtesy boat inspections will be hosted around the state on July 3 and 4t*h (COURTESY: SCDNR)

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – To help keep people and waterways safe during the 4th of July holiday, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) law enforcement division will once again be conducting courtesy boat inspections at certain public boat landings around the state.

In Berkeley County, officers will conduct courtesy boat inspections at Cypress Gardens Landing (Dunham Creek) from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 4.

To view other SCDNR courtesy boat inspection locations around the state, click here.

According to SCDNR, officers will perform quick but thorough inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registration. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections. Instead, they will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boat. SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water.

Additional inspections will also be hosted later in July.

To report boating violations such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, call the SCDNR toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431. For a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to find out about local boating safety courses or to obtain a free float plan form, contact the SCDNR Boating Safety Office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit https://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html.

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