AUSTIN, Texas — If you are planning on using a jet ski on Lake Austin this holiday weekend, think again.
The Austin Police Department says their Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing a ban on the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards and other devices on Lake Austin.
The ban will go into effect beginning at sunset on Friday, lasting through sunrise on Sunday.
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Police say that kayaks, canoes and paddleboards are still allowed on the lake, as well as boats. Devices such as jet skis are prohibited “to ensure the safety of many people using the lake and parks over the Independence Day Holiday,” according to APD.
The ban only applies to Lake Austin; APD says they will have officers patrolling the lake this weekend, and encourages boaters to practice safety on the water and to call 911 to report any reckless behavior.