Historic Canals Regulations

35 (1) No person in charge of a vessel shall allow the vessel to leave an approach wharf to enter a lock of a historic canal, or to leave a lock, until the lock gate or gates are fully open and

• (a) no red light or flashing red light is shown by the traffic control device on the lock; or

• (b) the person in charge of the vessel is directed by an employee to proceed.

(2) Every person in charge of a vessel waiting to enter a lock of a historic canal shall give way to vessels leaving the lock.

(3) No person in charge of a vessel shall allow the vessel to pass through a lock of a historic canal unless

• (a) the vessel is equipped in accordance with section 27;

• (b) the vessel and any goods or equipment on the vessel are in a condition that permits passage through the lock in a safe and controlled manner; and

• (c) the vessel is of a dimension, configuration or draught that permits safe passage.