A TEENAGER has been charged with allegedly driving a jet ski dangerously within metres of a boat at Safety Beach.
Two police boats responded to reports that a rider on a jet ski had travelled close to a stationary boat at around 3.40pm on 16 January. The occupants on the boat were allegedly sprayed with water before the jet ski rider drove off.
Uniformed officers from Dromana later identified the alleged offender at the beach. Police say the 16-year-old boy will be charged with dangerous operation, exceed 5 knots within 50 metres of another vessel and fail to maintain safety equipment. He had only recently obtained a marine license.
Victoria Police water police squad acting sergeant Michael Greenwood has warned jet ski riders that dangerous behaviour in the water will be punished. “We won’t tolerate dangerous behaviour on jet skis,” he said. “The bay is a shared space – be mindful of others when using it.
“If you engage in this type of behaviour, remember our strike teams are not far away. You will be caught up with.”
Frankston and Carrum Downs police officers visited Frankston Pier last week for Operation Summersafe. Police used an ATV to keep an eye on beachgoers.
The Times has also been told that dangerous jet ski behaviour has been seen at Patterson River this summer.