§ 74-6. Vessel speed limits., Chapter 74. Brookhaven Port Jefferson Harbor Complex Waterway, Code of Ordinances, Brookhaven

No person shall operate any vessel in excess of 30 miles per hour in any waters of the Harbor Complex except as provided in Subsection C below.

No person shall operate any vessel in excess of five miles per hour, or in such a manner that an excessive or destructive wake is created within the following areas, except as provided in Subsections C and D below:

(1)

The Federal Channel south of the line originating at the northernmost point of the eastern jetty continuing westerly, ending at the northernmost point of the western jetty.

(2)

All of the area located within an area generally located between the two jetties at the entrance to Port Jefferson Harbor and described as follows: originating at the northernmost point of the eastern jetty thence heading southerly along the jetty and shoreline to the southernmost point of the shoreline south of the eastern jetty and thence heading westerly to the southernmost point of the shoreline south of the western jetty thence heading north along the shoreline and western jetty to the northernmost point of the western jetty thence easterly to the point of origin.

(3)

Any access lane;

(4)

Setauket Harbor;

(5)

Conscience Bay;

(6)

Little Bay;

(7)

The Narrows, from the western end of Conscience Bay-Narrows Access Lane to Conscience Bay;

(8)

The waters within 100 feet of:

(a)

Any moored vessel;

(b)

Any anchored vessel;

(c)

A swimming area or swimmer;

(d)

Any dock or pier; or

(e)

Any shoreline within the Harbor Complex.

Law enforcement and emergency vessels. All federal, state and local law enforcement and emergency vessels shall be exempt from all set speed limits while engaged in the performance of their official duties.

Exceptions.

(1)

Commercial vessels, as defined under this chapter, shall adhere to all set speed limits as set forth in this section except when wind, weather or sea conditions require the use of a higher speed for safe piloting, and provided that:

(a)

Such increase in speed shall not exceed the minimum speed that is necessary and appropriate to insure adequate and safe piloting; and

(b)

Such increase in speed does not cause any harm or damage to any person or vessel.

(2)

Waterskiing. Within Conscience Bay or Little Bay a vessel may operate at a maximum speed of up to 30 miles per hour, provided such vessel is actually engaged in waterskiing as defined under this chapter.