AVOID TROUBLE
Be Aware Of The Risk
Beware of the risks associated with jet skis. While they can provide a lot of fun, it's important to remember that they are not toys. In the wrong or inexperienced hands, jet skis can be dangerous. As you may have seen on Lone Star Law, Texas has strict enforcement when it comes to jet ski regulations. We want you to have a hassle-free day and avoid any heavy fines from the game warden. To ensure your safety and compliance, here are a few things to remember:
Some Important Laws
- Texas law requires all boat operators born on or after September 1, 1993 who will be operating a PWC, to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card. Get yours today at Boat U.S. Foundation's website.
- Operation of Personal Watercraft Personal watercraft (PWC) is defined as a type of motorboat which is specifically designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing, or kneeling ON the vessel rather than INSIDE the vessel. The term PWC includes jet skis, wet bikes, etc.
- All operational rules for regular motorboats also apply to PWC.
- It is unlawful for any person to operate PWC at night (sunset until sunrise).
- NEVER operate PWC within 50 feet of another PWC, motorboat, vessel, platform, person, object, or shore except at headway speed without creating a swell or wake. Headway speed is a slow, idle speed, or speed only fast enough to maintain steerage.
- DO NOT Operate a PWC and jump the wake of another vessel recklessly or unnecessarily close.
- Children under 13 are specifically prohibited from operating a PWC unless accompanied on board by a person at least 18 years of age who can lawfully operate the PWC..