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Environment and securityQuestion 183 of 566

You fire expired flares when there is no emergency. What is the legal result?

  1. It is a criminal offence
  2. It is allowed once a year
  3. It is allowed in daylight
  4. It is allowed near shore
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Correct answer: It is a criminal offence

Firing flares without an emergency is a crime.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), How to dispose of distress signals, page 25

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026