I have used lights on my boats for 25 or 30 years & have never been stopped for using them i don't leave them on all the time flash them on every so often.I run just fast enough to keep my boat on plane after dark.I use them to see if anything is in front of me in the water logs,buoys,boats with no lights on etc.. I'll keep using them i'd rather pay the fine than get someone hurt or tear my boat up.

just my 2 cents worth
ranger519