Explanatory Notes

Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 20

10 July 2003

The Act

Part 4 - Shipping: Alcohol and Drugs

Commentary on sections

Section 80: Non-professionals

113.Section 80 applies to non-professionals (recreational mariners). The offence created is a “moving” offence, which only applies if the vessel is in motion (in contrast to sections 78 and 79) and the offence does not apply to passengers. Section 80 also provides a power to except, by regulations, non-professional mariners who do not pose substantial safety risks from the prescribed limits and the requirement to provide specimens.