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City of San Mateo Municipal Code.

13.25.040 SPEED LIMITS.

Subject to the directions of a peace officer, or harbor patrol officer, it is unlawful for any person to violate the following speed limits on Marina Lagoon:

(a) The maximum speed at any time in Zones A, C, and E shall be thirty-five miles per hour.

(b) Motor boats traversing Zones B and D shall not be operated at a speed in excess of five miles per hour and at a speed that creates a wake.

(c) The maximum speed at any time in Zones F, G, and H shall be three miles per hour and shall not create a wake.

(d) Motor boats within fifty feet of any dock, way, other craft, or landing float in Zones A, C, and E shall not be operated at a speed in excess of five miles per hour.

(e) Between sunset and sunrise, no person shall operate any vessel at a speed greater than ten (10) miles per hour, except in those zones where lower speeds are required, in which case the applicable speed shall be applied.

(f) The Park and Recreation Department is authorized to set different speed limits for special events, improved control or public safety for a period not to exceed one month.

(g) In no case shall any person operate at a speed greater than reasonable or prudent for the conditions of the area.