Rye community group calls for jet ski ban after 5000 strong petition
Frustrated Mornington Peninsula beachgoers are demanding a ban on jet skis, with more than 5000 people signing a petition.
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More than 5000 people have signed a petition calling for a ban on jet skis from prime southern Peninsula beaches, a forum has heard.
Rye Community Group Alliance chair Mechelle Cheers said the petition was the tip of the iceberg.
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“There are many more people who are way over having their summers ruined by constant mind shattering noise, petrol fumes or aggressive or selfish behaviour,” she said.
“It should be mandatory that jet skis are kept well away from other water users and marine life.
“Go karting, motorcycle and car racing and monkey bikes all are illegal in public spaces? Why not jetskiing?
“Over summer jet skiers dominate the water and in Rye and occupy an entire beach and shoreline.”
Ms Cheers made the comments at a forum to consider the issue hosted by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.
The petition calls for jet skis to be banned from beaches between Rye and Pt Nepean.
Prominent environmentalist Jenny Warfe spoke out against the potential damage to marine habitat by the jet skis.
Jet ski enthusiasts told a previous forum hosted by the shire late last month that a rogue minority “fanging around” beaches were giving responsible riders a bad reputation.
The shire plans to conduct a major enforcement campaign on jet ski hoons at Rye and Safety Beach and push authorities, including police and Parks Victoria, to take tougher action.
It will receive a report on submissions made at the forums before determining a position on potential zones for jet skis riders.
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