Courtesy inspections on state waterways offered during July 4th holiday | News

To help keep people and waterways safe during the July 4 holiday, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings across the state.

The Fourth of July is one of the busiest times of the year for South Carolina’s lakes and waterways, and officers want to do everything they can to make everyone’s weekend fun and safe.

SCDNR safety and enforcement officers will conduct quick but thorough inspections to verify required safety equipment and proper registration of boats and motors. Those found not to be following safety rules or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the free inspections. Instead, they will have the opportunity to correct the problem before launching their boat. SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and provide boaters with tips on how to stay safe on the water.

To report boating violations, such as reckless driving or impaired boating, call SCDNR’s 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1-800-922-5431 or dial #DNR on your cell phone.

To obtain a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to learn about local boating safety courses or to obtain a free flotation plan form, contact the SCDNR Boating Safety Office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit http://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html.

Boat Inspection Locations for the July 4th Holiday:

Thursday July 4:

• Spartanburg County: Bowen Lake Landing, 10am-12pm
• Pickens County: Twin Lakes Landing, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to noon
• York County: Allison Creek Landing, Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to noon
• Marion County: Galivants Ferry, Little Pee Dee River, 10 a.m. to noon
• Lexington County: Larry Coon Landing, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon
• Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam, 10 a.m. to noon
• Richland County: Lighthouse Marina, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon
• Horry County: Bass Pro Shop, Intracoastal Waterway, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Charleston County: Wappoo Cut Landing, 9am-11am
• Beaufort County: Landing on Lemon Island, Okatie, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Friday July 5:

• Anderson County: River Fork Landing, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to noon
• Oconee County: South Cove County Park, 10 a.m. to noon
• Darlington County: Highway 34 Cashua Ferry Landing, 10 a.m. to noon
• Kershaw County: Clearwater Cove Landing, Lake Wateree, 10 a.m. to noon
• Lexington County: Dreher Island State Park, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon
• Saluda County: SCE&G Ramp #4 Landing, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon
• Clarendon County: Alex Harvin Landing, Lake Marion, 10 a.m. to noon
• Charleston County: Limehouse Landing, Stono River, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Charleston County: Buck Hall Landing, McClelanville, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Georgetown County: Carrol Campbell Landing, Sampit River, 9am-11am

Saturday July 6: