Spotlights on boats

Diver1111 · 05-05-2015, 06:28 PM

Hi All,
Can someone clarify the law in NH about the use of spotlights on boats? Typically someone might have it plugged into the cigarette lighter or perhaps it's got its own built-in supply.

In any event I recall there was some potential problem about their use and that it "might" get you stopped by MP, but I might be wrong here.

I understand why pointing it in someone's face at night on another boat etc. of course not the thing to do, same as if you refuse to turn down the brights while driving your car.

With prudent use they are of course key on the lake at night. I'm on the lake at night alot and really don't need it that often but when I do they are terrific to have.

05-05-2015, 06:28 PM	#1
Diver1111 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Exeter NH Posts: 611 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,034 Times in 229 Posts	Spotlights on boats Hi All, Can someone clarify the law in NH about the use of spotlights on boats? Typically someone might have it plugged into the cigarette lighter or perhaps it's got its own built-in supply. In any event I recall there was some potential problem about their use and that it "might" get you stopped by MP, but I might be wrong here. I understand why pointing it in someone's face at night on another boat etc. of course not the thing to do, same as if you refuse to turn down the brights while driving your car. With prudent use they are of course key on the lake at night. I'm on the lake at night alot and really don't need it that often but when I do they are terrific to have.