Enforcement ofSlow Speed Zones on Naples Bay

The local water Police in Naples Bay have stepped up their enforcement of the slow speed zones in Naples Bay. Several residents I know have been stopped recently for going over 30 MPH out of the designated channel. This means that as they left their canal and enterd the Bay they "kicked up" speed and went on Plane before entering the marked channed that goes throught he center of the Bay. Police are now enforcing the letter of the law here so as soon as you leave the channel you must slow down ofr face a ticket. Slow speed on my boat is 1300 to 1400 RPM on the tac. If you do not have a taack then it means the bow of the boat is not rising as you motor and little or no wake will be present. (there is oftern disagreement over what is slow speed)
As side notes, you may be going the proper speed and be passed by one of the Naples Charter boats that is steaming along at a speed you think is too fast. I have asked the officers about this and their reply was that these charter captains get "extra " slack in enforcement. The reason given was they are making a living at this and they are hesitant to ticket them. When I then asked the officer if this was not a double standard he only shrugged. (this was a year ago at a meeting).
So far residents are getting warning tickets but I am told that real $$ tickets will soon be given. If the officer asks for you drivers license you are about to be written up.
Be sure you have the proper saftey gear on your boat too. More on this later