The Austin Police Department Parks and Lake Patrol Unit will prohibit
the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized
surfboards and similar devices on Lake Austin beginning at sunset on
Friday, May 27, 2011 and ending on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at sunrise. No
personal watercraft of any kind will be allowed on Lake Austin.
The annual ban of personal watercraft is necessary to ensure the
safety of the large number of people that make use of the lake and parks
over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Police will be patrolling Lake Austin this weekend and urge people
using Lake Austin 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 for all reckless operation of boats or
emergencies.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the Austin Police
Department want the public to enjoy the parks and lakes but urge people
to make this a safe holiday. For more information, contact the APD Lake
Patrol Unit at 512-329-8841.
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