Roads and Maritime has launched a program to help boaters dispose of expired flares, with mobile collections set up along the NSW coastline.
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The safe disposal of out-of-date flares is essential to avoid any injury from unintended or deliberate ignition in a non-emergency situation.
RMS will set up collection points in the Bega Valley over the weekend to dispose of and replace flares.
Friday, January 5: Quarantine Bay Boat Ramp, Eden, 2 - 6pm.
Saturday, January 6: Merimbula Boat Ramp, Merimbula, 8am - 12pm.
Saturday, January 6: Kianinny Bay Boat Ramp, Tathra, 2 - 6pm.
Sunday, January 7: Bermagui Harbour Boat Ramp, Bermagui 8am - 12pm and 2 - 6pm.
Generally, a minimum of two red hand flares and two orange smoke flares are required on all vessels operating in open waters.
Most flares have a use-by date of three years and they must be replaced before the expiry date. Penalties apply for not replacing or renewing flares.
It is an offence to set off flares, except in an emergency.
For more detailed information call Roads and Maritime on 13 12 36.
