The use of personal watercrafts,
wet bikes, motorized surfboards and similar devices will be prohibited
on Lake Austin on July Fourth, officials said. The annual ban of
personal watercraft is necessary to ensure the safety of the large
number of people who use the lake and parks over the holiday, Austin
police said.
The ban will begin at sunset Saturday and end at
sunrise on Monday.
Police, including officers from the Lake Patrol
Unit, will be at the lake this weekend to urge people to follow the
Texas Water Safety Act and City of Austin boating laws and ordinances.
Police urge all boaters to practice safe boating and to call 911 to
report the reckless operation of boats and emergencies.
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