BOAT users on Loch Lomond are being urged to respect the speed limits in place on the water to ensure they stay safe.

The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority is reminding the users of boats and other crafts that under the park's byelaws such crafts are limited to a maximum speed of 11 kilometres an hour.

Boats must also display registration plates while on the water - while all motorised boats and powercraft that use the loch must be registered with the park authority.

The authority says the measures are required to ensure the safety of all those using the loch.

A spokesperson for the National Park said in a social media post: “If you're planning to spend time on Loch Lomond on your motorised craft, help keep everyone safe by respecting restricted speed zones and displaying your registration number on your craft.”

 

With the weather brightening up and spring setting in, the park is set to see an increase in visitors meaning following the restrictions is more important than ever.

To prevent incidents on the water, the national park is encouraging boat users to take some essential safety precautions before setting out - such as checking that their engines, lifejackets and fire extinguishers are serviced, and that their first aid kit and flares are in date.

Those who find themselves in trouble or witness an incident on Loch Lomond’s waters should contact police by calling 999.

Visit Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park’s website to read more about boating safety: www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/plan-your-visit/respect-park-stay-safe/boating-safety.