Hello i am just wondering if anyone knows how big the fine is if you get caught with an unregistered boat? and no license?

Just asking as a friend of mine likes to take his boat out a bit and you can guess the rest.

Cheers

a friend huh

not sure but in the paper the other day they were saying a bloke had to call for help of nth haven he had no license no rego no safety gear they didnt say what his fine was but they said it was heavy personally i would say get ya license rego ya boat and make sure ya got ya safety gear right then ya dont gotta worry huh

I will let my friend know.

G'day Andrew,

Here's some information you can pass onto your mate.

Penalty for operating an unregistered boat $100.00 plus levy add another $30.00 ? or if the matter went before the Courts any where between the fine mentioned above and the maximum penalty $500.00 plus court costs.

Penalty for operating a boat with no licence approximately $160 + levy Higher if the matter went before a Magistrate.

Sorry i haven't got the fee listings with me at home.

Cheers
MJ

30 licence
160 boat and trailer rego

Why would he run the risk is beyond me!

Plus the fact if he hits someone whilst on the water.......................

And how could he (could be a she I guess) enjoy himself? I'd always be lookin over my shoulder.

lloydy wrote:


For under $5 per week you get peace of mind.... or you can risk it and be branded for life... cheap ass prick that has no inteligence for anything than his own back pocket.. so they would say !!?? Let it be on his head and hope he does no damage to anyone else...

i recon he could kiss his car licence goodbye too and if he injured or killed someone out there kiss his house goodbye if u go out with him ur a fool mate

Sorry but not happy at all with anyone who does not respect the law and regulations of the state and country.

Plus have they any experience of boating?
Know the right of way on the water?

Gawd ,the list is endless.

Tell "Your Mate" to get his licence plus some insurance and be a real part of society here.

I'm blunt.

I'm angry.

The threat of a fine should not be a deterrent - a conscience should be!

Sorry but I spent a long time trying to learn and do the right thing.