Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 8. PARKS AND RECREATION. |
Chapter 8-5. WATERWAY ACCESS AND USE. |
Article 4. WATERCRAFT. |
Division 3. Lake Use by Watercraft. |
§ 8-5-81. WATERCRAFT AND OTHER MOTORIZED CRAFT ON LAKE AUSTIN.
(A)
A person may not use or possess a jet ski, wet bike, motorized surfboard, or similar device on Lake Austin:
(1)
from sunset on the Friday before Memorial Day until sunrise on the Tuesday after Memorial Day;
(2)
from sunset on the Friday before Labor Day until sunrise on the Tuesday after Labor Day; or
(3)
from sunset on July 3 until sunrise on July 5.
(B)
A person operating a motorboat on Lake Austin shall stay on the right side of the lake, except when assisting a downed water skier.
(C)
A person may not operate a watercraft on Lake Austin at a speed that is greater than reasonable and prudent under the existing circumstances.
Source: 1992 Code Section 14-2-1; Ord. 031009-11; Ord. 031211-11.