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When is a radar reflector not required?

  1. When the hull is painted a bright colour
  2. When the boat is shorter than 20 m
  3. In daytime, good weather and light traffic, if the reflector adds nothing needed for safety
  4. When the boat has a VHF radio on board
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Correct answer: In daytime, good weather and light traffic, if the reflector adds nothing needed for safety

The guide gives this exception for light-traffic daytime use in good weather.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Notes about minimum safety equipment requirements, page 17

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026