Australian Capital Territory National Land (Lakes) Ordinance 2022
71Emergency lights
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71 Emergency lights
(1) The master of a boat commits an offence of strict liability if:
(a) the boat is under way or anchored; and
(c) the boat does not have on board an electric torch or lighted lantern ready for immediate use.
(2) The master of a boat commits an offence of strict liability if:
(a) the boat is under way or anchored; and
(c) a light required to be shown under this Division fails; and
(d) the boat does not show an illuminated torch or lantern in substitution for the failed light.
(3) This section does not apply in relation to:
(a) a sailing boat that is less than 7 metres in length that is required to comply with 66(2)(b); or
(b) a boat that is being rowed (other than a rowing boat, dragon boat, kayak or canoe) that is required to comply with paragraph 66(2)(b); or
(c) a rowing boat, dragon boat, kayak or canoe that is less than 4 metres in length.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
Division 6—Unnecessary use of lights and signals