Australian Capital Territory National Land (Lakes) Ordinance 2022
64Visible distance of lights
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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.
(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.