Jet-ski riders deemed 'reckless' or harmful to others could now face up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine. It comes after new legislation was brought in following a boom in watercraft sales during the coronavirus pandemic.
Now the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has been granted additional powers to prosecutor people who cause accident. Coming in on March 31, it means watercraft users will be bound by the same laws that apply to ships in order to prevent accidents.
The Department for Transport says there was a boom in watercraft sales during the pandemic. It also claims the number, size, power and availability of watercraft like jet skis increasing, and their use in UK waters is rising significantly.
