Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00468:reg:64
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00468
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 64
Character Range: 67958–68900

64  Visible distance of lights
 (1) The master of a boat commits an offence of strict liability if:
 (a) the boat is showing an all‑round light, masthead light, sidelight or sternlight required under this Division; and
 (b) the light is not visible at the distance from the boat required for the light and the boat under this section.
Penalty: 15 penalty units.
 (2) For an all‑round light or sternlight and any boat, the distance required is 2 nautical miles.
 (3) For a masthead light, the distance required is:
 (a) if the boat is less than 12 metres in length—2 nautical miles; or
 (b) if the boat is at least 12 metres in length and less than 20 metres in length—3 nautical miles; or
 (c) if the boat is at least 20 metres in length—5 nautical miles.
 (4) For a sidelight, the distance required is:
 (a) if the boat is less than 12 metres in length—1 nautical mile; or
 (b) if the boat is at least 12 metres in length—2 nautical miles.