I think some of our PFD laws are dumb. I do believe kids should have to wear them at all times, no exceptions, but adults should not be regulated in my opinion. I get that it could save your life in cold months, but so could wearing a helmet on a motor cycle. Truth is they know people hate wearing them so its just another way they can fine you to make money. Makes no sense at all to me that boats under 16' should have to wear them but boats that size and bigger does not, and before anyone accuses me of being biased, i have a 12' and a 16.5' boat. I get the fact there should be one on board for every passenger in the boat, but i dont agree with them having to be out in the open and unbuckled the way they want you to have them. Theyre more of a nuisance when theyre out in the open, stepping and tripping all over them. They want them laying around the deck of the boat. I have a nice case to keep mine in my boat and the warden said they cant be in there when people are on board. They have to be laying out in the open. All you'd have to do is lift the lid and theyre there? As long as theyre in the boat and in good condition that should be enough in my opinion. I dont want to wear one and i dont think i should be regulated to do so. I have never felt unsafe in any of my boats.