The hot weather in the forecast will create a lot of traffic on the lakes this summer.

Dwight Soroka, Affiliate of the Life Saving Society, says boat operators should use their heads this summer.

Soroka adds he wants people to know that if you are prohibited from driving a motor vehicle, you are prohibited from driving a boat.

Alcohol and boating are never a good mix and fines can increase everytime you are charged including jail time.

Anyone driving a water craft under 13 feet is required to have their pleasure craft card.

In 2009 it will be mandatory to have your card no matter what size the water craft is.