Section 281.1108. Navigation lights; types; colors.

Rule 8. (1) The use of navigational lights is  discretionary  unless required as specified in the permit.

(2)    When used, lights  on  solid  colored  buoys  shall   be  regularly flashing, regularly occulting or equal interval lights. For ordinary purposes, the frequency of flashes may be not more  than   30    flashes   per minute. When  it  is   desired  that  lights

have a distinct cautionary significance, as at sharp turns or sudden constrictions in the channel or to mark wrecks or other artificial or natural obstructions, the frequency of flashes may be not less than 60 flashes per minute.

(3)   When a light is used on a cardinal system buoy  or  a  vertically striped white and red buoy, it shall always be quick flashing.

(4)   The colors of the lights shall be the same as for reflectors; a red light only on a solid colored red buoy; a green light only  on  solid colored black buoy; a white light only  for  all   other   buoys  including regulatory markers.

History: 1979 AC.