Visibility of lights
47 Visibility of lights
This section does not apply in relation to lights required to be shown under section 50 (1) (b) (ii), 51 (3) (b) (ii) or 55 (2) (d).
The operator of a boat commits an offence if—
the boat is under 12m in length; and
the boat is showing a light required under this part; and
the light is not visible at the following distance from the boat:
if the light is a masthead light, sternlight or all round light—2 nautical miles;
if the light is a sidelight—1 nautical mile.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
The operator of a boat commits an offence if—
the boat is 12m or more in length; and
the boat is showing a light required under this part; and
the light is not visible at the following distance from the boat:
if the light is a masthead light and the boat is 20m or more in length—5 nautical miles;
if the light is a masthead light and the boat is under 20m in length—3 nautical miles;
if the light is a sternlight, all round light or sidelight—2 nautical miles.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
Division 8.2 Boats underway at night or when visibility is restricted
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