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Police warn riding on bow of boat is illegal in Massachusetts

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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Police are reminding boaters that it is illegal in Massachusetts to ride on the bow of a moving boat. The Massachusetts Environmental police say passengers on a boat are not allowed to ride, sit, or stand on the front deck of a moving boat. They say that it is not only illegal in Massachusetts but also extremely dangerous. New Massachusetts law requires boater safety certification in 2026 Bow riding could be deadly…

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WWLP broke the news in Springfield, United States on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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