2023-08-19 16:32:46
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Posted on 08/19/2023 16:12 Updated on 08/19/2023 16:32
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FRANCE 2 Article written by France 2 – A.Lay, S.Guillemot, B.Bervas
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On vacation, traffic jams are also present on the water. The gendarmes are trying to calm boaters who tend to get carried away. Report on the Iles-de-Lérins in the Alpes-Maritimes.
This is one of the most popular spots for yachtsmen: the Lérins Islands (Alpes-Maritimes). Thousands of boats gather to enjoy the turquoise waters. Between them patrols a speedboat of the gendarmes. Mooring prohibited, speeding… The nautical brigade is on all fronts. Two young Alsatians, on vacation in the region, are arrested because they are sailing on a jet-ski, which is prohibited. Moreover, their speed is too high. But the police are understanding.
Avoid accidents
“It’s our fault, we should have inquired more or the rental company could have warned us”, said one of the two young people. However, a report is written. Jet skis are prohibited to avoid accidents because the more hours pass, the more holidaymakers there are. Among the luxurious yachts, a policeman spots a boat whose speed is also too high. The English pilot did not know the regulations.
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