Lakes Regulation 2019

The operator of a boat commits an offence if—

the boat—

is a rowing boat, dragon boat, kayak or canoe; and

is 4m or more in length; and

does not show an LED light on the fore end and aft end of the boat; and

at least 1 LED light is not visible at a distance of 1km from the boat in any direction.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

An offence against subsection (1) is a strict liability offence.

The operator of a rowing boat, dragon boat, kayak or canoe commits an offence if the boat—

is under 4m in length; and

does not—

have on board an electric torch, or lighted lantern, that shows a white light and is ready for immediate use; and

show the illuminated torch or lantern in a sufficient time to prevent a collision.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

In this section:

continuous LED light means a white light-emitting diode that shows a continuous light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees.

flashing LED light means a white light-emitting diode that—

shows a flashing light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees; and

flashes at least once per second.

LED light means a continuous or flashing LED light.

Division 8.3 Boats at anchor