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Old 04-08-2007, 06:27 PM
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Re: River speed limits

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Originally Posted by eeyore View Post
i might be wrong but i think it is only 4mph when passing moored craft - not sure what it is at ther times - however a boat that is being driven in an inconsiderate , reckless, or dangerous fashion should be reported (to BW on most canals and EA on rivers) regardless of its speed - try to get a licence number tho as names are not readily traceable.

a good way to get the report into the system is to speak to a lock keeper - particularly if you can get to his lock before the hooray drivintg the boat
Trouble is this stretch has unmanned locks, DIY jobbies.
Think I'll take photos if I see it again. Pity there's not speed cameras on the rivers-oops...do I hear protest!

Think the anglers were cross too.
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