Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00468:reg:67
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00468
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 67
Character Range: 73979–75298

67  Lights for rowing boats, dragon boats, kayaks and canoes

Boats less than 4 metres in length
 (1) The master of a rowing boat, dragon boat, kayak or canoe commits an offence if:
 (a) the boat is less than 4 metres in length; and
 (b) the boat is under way on a lake at night or when visibility on the lake is restricted because of a weather event; and
 (c) the boat does not:
 (i) have on board an electric torch or lighted lantern that shows a white light and is ready for immediate use; and
 (ii) show the illuminated torch or lantern in sufficient time to prevent a collision.
Penalty: 15 penalty units.

Boats at least 4 metres in length
 (2) The master of a rowing boat, dragon boat, kayak or canoe commits an offence of strict liability if:
 (a) the boat is at least 4 metres in length; and
 (b) the boat is under way on a lake at night or when visibility on the lake is restricted because of a weather event; and
 (c) the boat does not show lights in accordance with subsection (3).
Penalty: 15 penalty units.
 (3) The boat must have a white light‑emitting diode (LED) on the fore end of the boat. The LED must show light over an arc of visibility of 360 degrees, either continuously or flashing at least once per second. The LED must be visible at a distance of 1 kilometre from the boat in any direction.