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As traffic on the beaches and waterways increase into the summer, so do the number of jet-skis zipping around. But those tempted to ask a friend or rider for a go on their jet ski may want to think again, because riders are now under tighter scrutiny, as NSW Maritime cracks down on unlicensed drivers with massive fines for offenders.
Operation Ride Right to crack down on NSW jet-ski riders. NSW Maritime officers were out checking for licenses, life jackets, PWC safety behaviour stickers over the weekend, and were informing thousands of riders about personal watercraft safety, as part of their Operation Ride Right campaign. Those caught without a licence can cop a $500 on-the-spot fine and a 12-month suspension from riding. “Unlicensed riding is not as uncommon as what you might think.
camera among new safety measures The main aim of the Ride Right campaign is to increase safety on the water. “We’ve seen the popularity of jet skis soar, and we get it, they’re fun! But they can be dangerous,” NSW Maritime said. “We’re educating everyone on the rules, making sure they know the rules and that they stick to them,” NSW Maritime principal manager Shane Davey told 7NEWS. “We know that jet-ski riders are overrepresented in accidents and collisions.
camera will be installed at Bonnie Vale, new speed limit and restriction zone signage put up at Botany Bay and the Georges River, and a new “paddle craft only area” established at Ettalong.
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