PC §1008 - OPERATING WITHOUT REQUIRED NAVIGATION LIGHTS
INFRACTION
(a) Definition
Operating without required navigation lights involves failing to use or properly display navigation lights on a vessel during periods when they are legally required.
Types of Navigation Light Requirements
Daytime and Nighttime: Specific lighting requirements for operating at different times of the day.
Visibility: Lights must be visible from specific distances.
(b) Elements of the Offense
The following elements must be met to constitute operating without required navigation lights:
The defendant’s vessel was operating during times when navigation lights were required.
The required navigation lights were not displayed or were malfunctioning.
The infraction occurred on San Andreas waters.
(c) Defenses
(a) It shall be a defense if the defendant can prove that navigation lights were in use or in the process of being repaired at the time of inspection. (b) Evidence that the defendant was operating the vessel in conditions where navigation lights were not required may also serve as a defense.
(d) Aggravating Factors
Aggravating factors such as operating in low visibility conditions without lights or contributing to a near-miss accident due to light failure may result in increased penalties or additional actions as determined by the court.
Penalties Penalties for operating without required navigation lights can include:
FINE
$100.00 to $200.00
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