- Dec 19, 2002
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Did you guys know that walking on the beach after 10pm is a misdemeanor?
Two of my friends were walking out of the beach entrance at Riley beach here in Holland. When they get to the car they notice a cop parked next to them. The cop gets out and says he's sorry, but he has to write them a citation. Walking on the beach after hours is against the law. So they have to go to court now and will get a fine plus the possibility of jail time.
They both think it's stupid and think they can talk their way out of it with the judge tomorrow. The thing is the sign is posted and says the beach is closed at 10pm...so they were doing something kinda illegal. They were not shooting fireworks or partying at all. They actually went for a late swim.
They had tried to get Phil and I to go, but I was told them there is no way I am swimming in Lake Michigan when it is dark.
I understand the wrong, but having to go to court for it is kinda dumb. I could see if they were doing something wrong (fireworks, party, etc). Seems like the cop could have been like, well the beach is closed don't do it again....The cop I guess was really apologetic for even writing them a citation. Just glad I didn't go with them.
So for those of you who do live close to the lake (or any of the Great Lakes) don't get caught after 10pm. The entire lakeshore "closes" at that time.
Well if they aren't at work on Wednesday, I'll know where to find them!
Two of my friends were walking out of the beach entrance at Riley beach here in Holland. When they get to the car they notice a cop parked next to them. The cop gets out and says he's sorry, but he has to write them a citation. Walking on the beach after hours is against the law. So they have to go to court now and will get a fine plus the possibility of jail time.
They both think it's stupid and think they can talk their way out of it with the judge tomorrow. The thing is the sign is posted and says the beach is closed at 10pm...so they were doing something kinda illegal. They were not shooting fireworks or partying at all. They actually went for a late swim.
They had tried to get Phil and I to go, but I was told them there is no way I am swimming in Lake Michigan when it is dark.
I understand the wrong, but having to go to court for it is kinda dumb. I could see if they were doing something wrong (fireworks, party, etc). Seems like the cop could have been like, well the beach is closed don't do it again....The cop I guess was really apologetic for even writing them a citation. Just glad I didn't go with them.
So for those of you who do live close to the lake (or any of the Great Lakes) don't get caught after 10pm. The entire lakeshore "closes" at that time.
Well if they aren't at work on Wednesday, I'll know where to find them!