Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00468:reg:66:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00468
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 66 (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 71335–73705

66  Lights for sailing boats and boats being rowed

Sailing boats less than 7 metres in length and boats being rowed
 (1) Subsection (2) applies to the master of:
 (a) a sailing boat that is less than 7 metres in length that is under way on a lake at night or when visibility on the lake is restricted because of a weather event; or
 (b) a boat (other than a rowing boat, dragon boat, kayak or canoe) that is being rowed on a lake at night or when visibility on the lake is restricted because of a weather event.
 (2) The master of the boat commits an offence if the boat does not:
 (a) if practicable—show sidelights and a sternlight, either placed separately on each side of the boat and near the stern or in a combined unit carried at or near the top of the boat's mast; or
 (b) if it is not practicable to show the lights mentioned in paragraph (a):
 (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.

Sailing boats 7 to 20 metres in length
 (3) The master of a sailing boat commits an offence of strict liability if:
 (a) the boat is at least 7 metres in length but less than 20 metres in length; and
 (b) the boat is under way on a lake at night or when visibility on the lake restricted because of a weather event; and
 (c) the boat does not show sidelights and a sternlight, either placed separately on each side of the boat and near the stern or in a combined unit carried at or near the top of the boat's mast.
Penalty: 15 penalty units.

Sailing boats at least 20 metres in length
 (4) The master of a sailing boat commits an offence of strict liability if:
 (a) the boat is at least 20 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 sidelights and a sternlight placed separately on each side of the boat and near the stern.
Penalty: 15 penalty units.

All‑round lights must not be displayed on mast with combined unit
 (5) The master of a sailing boat commits an offence of strict liability if:
 (a) the boat is under way on a lake at night or when visibility on the lake is restricted because of a weather event; and
 (b) the boat has a combined unit,