Lakes Regulation 2019

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

is under way, or anchored; and

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

does not carry an electric torch or ignited lantern ready for immediate use.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

The operator of a boat commits an offence if—

the boat is under way, or anchored; and

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

a light required to be shown under this division fails; and

the boat does not show the illuminated torch or lantern mentioned in subsection (1) (c) instead of the failed light.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

This section does not apply for a boat that is required to carry a torch or lantern under section 50 (1) (b) or section 51 (3) (b).

Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 58).

Part 9 Unnecessary use of lights and signals