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Residents press council on jet-ski dangers, speeding and traffic calming; police, staff outline enforcement and training options
Summary
Multiple residents described dangerous jet-ski behavior and speeding on neighborhood streets; council and police said they are pursuing marine training with the sheriff's office, enforcement and a traffic‑calming study including speed data and potential physical measures.
Residents at the Feb. 11 Town of Lake Clarke Shores council meeting urged the town to act after repeated incidents involving jet‑skis on canals and speeding on neighborhood streets.
Jim Bover, a resident of Beta Circle, told the council “the jet ski now is out of control,” and said he saw dozens of craft “going by at 60 miles an hour” including at night. Maurice Lucker, who lives on Westlake, described near misses while walking his dog and said a radar speed sign in front of his house “just tells them how fast they’re going. It does not slow them down.”
Why it matters: Residents said dangerous watercraft speeds and neighborhood speeding create a public‑safety risk for boaters, swimmers and pedestrians. Council and staff described several near‑term…
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