In a major public safety shake-up on the Bonnie Banks, vessels in some areas must slow down to 6kph - the equivalent of a slow walking pace.
Boat-lovers will have to slow down on key stretches of Loch Lomond with new speed limits coming into force to tackle water louts and improve public safety.
And in 2005, 13-year-old Holly Buchanan and her dad Angus died after being thrown overboard from their rigid inflatable boat , sparking an inquiry. Now, a raft of new byelaws aimed at improving public safety and reducing irresponsible behaviour on the loch have come into effect. “The changes coming into force today are aimed at addressing those concerns so that Loch Lomond can be enjoyed safely by the thousands of people who spend time here every year.” Under the stricter rules, anyone who wants to take a boat with an engine out on the water must register with the National Park Authority in advance - which also applies to jet skis.
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