[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South
River 7-18-1990 by Ord. No. 1990-41 (Ch.
201 of the 1977 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the definitions hereinafter
given them:
Any self-propelled engine with the capability to transport a single
individual across water at a high rate of speed.
Any body of water, including but not limited to lakes, ponds, streams,
rivers or brooks, which shall be wholly located within the boundaries of or
adjoin the Borough of South River.
Anything with a rider being towed behind a powered vessel by means
of a towrope or towline except another vessel.
The following activities shall be restricted or prohibited in the public
waterways of the Borough of South River as follows:
A.
Waterskiing.
B.
Jet skiing.
(1)
All operators of jet skis must:
(a)
Not operate said apparatus in such a manner so as to
become airborne or completely leave the water while crossing the wake of another
vessel within 100 feet of the vessel creating the wake.
(b)
At all times proceed at a safe speed so that it can take
proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance
appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
(c)
Not tow any water-skier, raft or other motorized vehicle.
(d)
Keep at least 100 feet from any bridge structure, other
vessels or swimmers.
(2)
No jet-skiing allowed after sunset or before sunrise
or during times of restricted visibility.
(3)
All skiers shall wear a United States Coast Guard approved
Type I, II, III or Type V Hybrid Personal Flotation Device.
C.
Operation of any watercraft. No person shall operate
or permit another to operate:
(1)
Any watercraft while under the influence of an intoxicating
liquor, a narcotic, a hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug or with a blood
alcohol concentration of 0.10% or more by weight of alcohol.
(2)
Any watercraft at a speed so that it cannot take proper
and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate
to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
(3)
Any watercraft transporting or containing on board any
narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug.
D.
Swimming. No individual shall be allowed to swim in the
public waterways unless said waterways have been approved by the federal,
state or local authorities and then only during posted times.
The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the state, county
or local authorities within the jurisdiction; said violations being heard
in the Municipal Court of the Borough or township in which said violations
occurred.
