Does The Assault By Auto Law Apply To Operation of a Boat or Moped

The provisions of the New Jersey assault by auto statute are also applicable to boats. Under the assault statute, a “vessel” means a means of conveyance for travel on water and propelled other than by muscular power. For example, a boater who causes an accident while driving while intoxicated (“DWI”) is exposed to an assault by auto charge if their negligent operation results in bodily injury, serious bodily injury or significant bodily injury to another person.