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Rule R651-216. Navigation Lights - Note: Figures 1 through 7 mentioned below are on file with the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation.

As in effect on June 1, 2008

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R651-216-1. Navigation Lights On Motorboats Less Than 40 Feet.

Motorboats of less than 40 feet in length shall exhibit the navigation lights shown in either figure 1, 2, or 3.

R651-216-2. Navigation Lights On Motorboats 40 Feet To Less than 65 Feet.

Motorboats 40 feet in length to less than 65 feet in length shall exhibit the navigation lights shown in either figure 1 or 2.

R651-216-3. Navigation Lights On Sailboats.

Sailboats shall exhibit the navigation lights shown in either figure 4, 5, or 6.

R651-216-4. Navigation Lights On Sailboats Under Motor Power.

A sailboat under motor power shall exhibit the motorboat navigation light requirements.

R651-216-5. Navigation Lights On Manually Propelled Vessels.

A vessel manually propelled may exhibit the navigation lights required for sailboats or have ready at hand a flashlight or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be displayed in sufficient time to prevent collision (figure 7).

R651-216-6. Displaying All Around White Anchor Light On Vessels At Anchor.

Vessels at anchor shall display an all-round white anchor light unless anchored in a designated mooring area.

R651-216-7. Visible Range.

                                                     TABLE

     LOCATION          CLASS A,   CLASS 3    DEGREES
                       1, or 2

     Masthead light    2 miles    3 miles    225
     All-round light   2 miles    2 miles    360
     Side lights       1 mile     2 miles    112.5
     Stern light       2 miles    2 miles    135

R651-216-8. Use of Non-Navigational Lights.

Vessels may only display lights as outlined above, except: (a) a spotlight or other non-navigational light may be used intermittently to locate a hazard to navigation, or (b) non-navigational lights may be used during a federal or state permitted marine parade.

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Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment

August 15, 2002

Notice of Continuation

April 18, 2006

Authorizing, Implemented, or Interpreted Law

73-18-8(2)

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