Mother promotes sober boating after son's tragic death.
As the July Fourth holiday approaches, Marie Barton, a mother from Maryland who tragically lost her son in a boating accident three years ago, is urging people to avoid boating while under the influence. The driver responsible for the accident that claimed Nick's life was found to be intoxicated. In response to their loss, the Bartons pushed for stricter boating safety laws, resulting in the enactment of Nick's Law, which imposes harsher penalties for boating under the influence. Since the law came into effect, there have been no reported boating fatalities in Maryland during the July Fourth holiday. Despite this, Barton stresses the importance of boat safety as the upcoming holiday weekend nears. She highlights the responsibility boat operators have for the safety of everyone on board and advises against risking lives for the sake of alcohol. Additionally, Barton is working on new legislation that would require boaters in Maryland to carry insurance, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on victims and their families in the event of accidents. She plans to introduce this bill in the upcoming legislative session.
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