Utah Admin. Code R650-216-7 - Visible Range and Use of Non-Navigational Lights

(1) The operator of a vessel shall ensure the vessel's masthead lights, all-around lights, side lights, and stern lights are visible at the ranges set out in the below Table 1.

TABLE 1
LOCATION	CLASS A, 1 or 2	CLASS 3	DEGREES
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

(2) A vessel may only display lights as outlined in Table 1, except a vessel may display:

(a) a spotlight or other non-navigational light intermittently to locate a hazard to navigation;

(b) non-navigational lights during a federal or state permitted marine parade; or

(c) a spotlight or other non-navigational light when the vessel is actively engaged in fishing, bow fishing, or scientific research in a navigational channel when the vessel is being operated at a wakeless speed.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R650-216-7

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-02, effective 1/9/2024