Written question asked by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru) on Thursday, 19 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 May 2022 (named day). It was answered by Robert Courts (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 May 2022 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Jet Skis: Licensing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a system of licensing for drivers of jet skis.
- Answer
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The riding of personal watercraft for pleasure is, in the majority of cases, conducted both sensibly and safely. Serious incidents involving these craft are rare. However, the Department recognises that, through their actions, a minority of users can endanger other water users and wildlife.
Local and harbour authorities already have significant powers to respond to instances of dangerous or anti-social behaviour in the waters they manage. To provide additional support, the Department has recently consulted on draft legislation to implement additional enforcement measures to enable those who do misuse personal watercraft to be prosecuted. The Department believes this is a proportionate and effective response to the issue.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 5361
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Licensing Jet skis
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- 2022-05-24 11:54:37 +0100
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