Reckless Operation

People swimming in the area designated for swimming; buoy says Swim Area.

Missouri law designates these dangerous operating practices as illegal.

Reckless Operation of a vessel or the reckless manipulation of water skis, a wakeboard, or similar device is the failure to exercise the care necessary to prevent the endangerment of life, limb, or property of any person. Examples of illegal, reckless operation are:

Boating in restricted areas without regard for other boaters or persons, posted speeds and wake restrictions, diver-down flags, etc.
Boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Chasing, harassing, or disturbing wildlife with your vessel

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