ABC Paul Caica says there is wide support for a ban <\/p>\n
Safety officers are patrolling beaches at Henley Beach and Grange to enforce a new ban on jet skis and other motorised craft. <\/p>\n
They now are banned from use within 200 metres of the shore in a trial aimed at increasing safety for swimmers. <\/p>\n
South Australian Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis says Charles Sturt Council has been allowed to police restrictions and he says other councils might also want to apply to the Government for a licence have similar trials. <\/p>\n
\"Henley and Grange are two of our most highly-populated metropolitan beaches and we ... want South Australians and visitors to be able to enjoy these beautiful beaches and this ban will go a long way in improving swimmers' safety,\" he said. <\/p>\n
The council chose to make its restricted zone within 200 metres of shore for the area from Grange Jetty to the River Torrens outlet at Henley Beach South. <\/p>\n
Rescue vessels and those enforcing the rules are exempt from the ban. <\/p>\n
Anyone illegally entering the restricted zone could face a fine of more than $100 and the court penalty is a maximum of $750. <\/p>\n
Seaside MP Paul Caica says many residents of his area had called for a ban for some time. <\/p>\n
\"I know they are as happy as I am about this trial,\" he said. <\/p>\n
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