Lakes Regulation 2019

The operator of a boat commits an offence if the boat—

is engaged in underwater operations; and

is on a lake at night or when visibility is restricted; and

is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre; and

does not show the following lights:

2 red all round lights to indicate the side on which the underwater operations are being carried out;

2 green all round lights to indicate the side on which another boat may pass.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

Subsection (1) does not apply for a boat if—

the boat is engaged in diving operations; and

it is impractical to exhibit all lights mentioned in subsection (1) (d); and

the boat is showing the following:

3 all round lights in a vertical line that—

is in a position where it can best be seen; and

has a red light as the highest and lowest light of the line; and

has a white light in the middle of the line;

a rigid replica of the International Code flag “A” not less than 1m in height in a visible position.

Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 58).

In this section:

boat means a boat more than 12m in length.

underwater operations includes dredging operations and diving operations.