Jet ski fines in Hunter waterways tripled in 3 years due to popularity growth and increased non-compliance.

Jet ski fines in Hunter waterways have tripled in three years due to surging popularity of the sport and an increase in non-compliance. Maritime NSW officers issued 38 penalty notices and 91 official warnings to jet skiers in Port Stephens, Newcastle, and Lake Macquarie between December and February. The number of licensed jet ski riders in NSW has nearly doubled (45% increase) in the past five years, leading to a rise in jet ski-related offences. Data for the 2023-2024 summer season indicates a near doubling of non-compliance rates for jet skis.

March 10, 2024
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