His parents should have known the law and he should have been made to have a life jacket on. At that age stupid things happen... I once was that age, I know. Even if it's not the law he needs to have one on for safety. Second, the trolling motor... his parents should also know the law about this. If you live on the lake and you take part in fishing from that lake or any other body of water you need to know the rules. I don't have any children that age now but my 16 year old daughter had a PFD on at all times until last year. Yes she could swim but it's the fact that you never know what is going to happen.
The trolling motor ticket should stand... the PFD ticket needs to be by the law. If the kid was in the wrong then that ticket also needs to stand.
I would much rather my child bring me home a ticket and a lesson learned than for the GW to bring me home a body bag.
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