Government to launch 'driving test' for boats
Published: 7 Aug 07 11:57 CET | Print version
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/8119/20070807/
Swedish boaters may soon need to pass a 'driving test' before taking to the seas. Should a forthcoming government proposal gain acceptance the new requirement will apply to boats that are over seven metres long and/or have a top speed of at least ten knots.
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A generous set of transitional rules may however soften the blow. Seasoned boaters with many years of documented experience will for example be eligible for a licence without needing to first pass a test.
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