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A. No watercraft shall exceed the following speeds:

1. Within 100 feet of a swimmer, five miles per hour;

2. Within 250 feet from shore, except when necessary for a safe takeoff as defined in BMC 12.12.100, five miles per hour;

3. Within 100 feet of a nonmotorized watercraft, five miles per hour;

4. One-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, five miles per hour;

5. During daylight hours in unrestricted areas, 40 miles per hour.

B. Compliance with the speed regulations contained in this section shall not relieve the operator of any watercraft from the further exercise of due care and caution as circumstances shall require. [Ord. 9681 § 2, 1987; Ord. 8655 § 3(M), 1978].