A SET of new stricter Loch Lomond Byelaws will come into force next year aimed at increasing safety in the water and combating antisocial behaviour.
The byelaws, which manage the safe and responsible use of Loch Lomond, were reviewed by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority last year and a 12-week public consultation was held on proposed changes.
He said: “Thousands of visitors spend time in, on or by the water of Loch Lomond every year and it is a fantastic resource to have within easy reach of 50% of Scotland’s population. The growing popularity of open-water swimming and paddle sports, coupled with significant increases in byelaw breaches, has resulted in the need for additional measures to protect public safety, reduce irresponsible behaviours and make enforcement more efficient.
He added: “Alongside these trends, there have been increased concerns about disturbance, anti-social behaviour and safety risks. First introduced in 1996, the Loch Lomond Byelaws form part of a wider combination of measures and approaches to managing and influencing behaviour and activities on the water.
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