You may be punished up to £500 if you commit the offence, but it's not the only ordinary activity which is forbidden... Flying a kite with friends on a lovely summer day in the park might seem like a great idea, but under section 54 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1839 this is actually illegal.
1. Flying a kite. It is an offence to fly a kite “to the annoyance of any person” in a public space in Victoria, with the crime carrying a maximum penalty of $777.30 fine.
You must observe local by-laws: You must not fly a kite so as to create a public nuisance, this includes noise. Some public places, e.g., parks, camp sites etc may have a ban on kite flying. SAFETY: Avoid overhead power lines at all times.
Kite flying is illegal in India according to the Indian Aircraft Act of 1934, which was amended in 2008. Section 11 allows for perpetrators to be imprisoned for two years, pay a fine of ten lakh rupees, or face prison and a fine. Kite flying is permissible if a license is obtained.
Flying a kite with friends on a lovely summer day in the park might seem like a great idea, but under section 54 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1839 this is actually illegal. The law was originally brought in to prevent there being common nuisances and any danger to local passengers.
Flying a kite in a public place
It may be a fun summer pastime but flying a kite in a public space is actually illegal. The law from 1839 was brought in by the Metropolitan Police to prevent there being common nuisances and danger to local passengers.
Victoria: It is an offence in Victoria to fly a kite to 'the annoyance of any person' in a public place. Maximum penalty is a $777.30 fine (Section 4, Summary Offences Act 1966 (Vic)).
The Black Kite's range covers the majority of the Australian mainland, as well as Africa, Asia and Europe. The Black Kite is arguably the most numerous species of raptor in the world.
Distribution: The Whistling Kite is widespread over mainland Australia but uncommon in Tasmania, and is also found in New Guinea, the Solomons and New Caledonia. Habitat: The Whistling Kite is found in woodlands, open country and particularly wetlands.
Find a wide open space with no power lines or people
Flying a kite on the beach IS ok to do, but PLEASE make sure you choose an area of the beach that is not heavily occupied! Ideally, you will walk down to a part of the beach where the umbrellas, towels, and people are scarce.
Select an area that is clear of obstacles like houses, trees, and power lines. Beaches and parks are usually good locations, but remember that kites can crash and be destroyed by the waves. Fly only where the kite will not create a hazard. kites can be flown at any time of the year as long as the wind is right.
1. It is illegal to wear hot pink hot pants after midday on a Sunday. 2. It's an offence to possess 50kgs of potatoes in Western Australia.
[Although it is generally accepted that for safety reasons you should not fly within 5km of any aerodrome]. A kite shall not be flown at a height of more than 60 metres above ground level.
A cousin of the red kite, black kites live in continental Europe and have never bred in the UK. Around 20 are recorded as visiting migrants each year, but mainly in the south of England. These sightings have increased in line with the populations in France and Spain thriving.
Weifang, a small city in Shandong Province, China, is known as the “Kite Capital of the World”. It is also considered the birthplace of kites. Every year, in April, the city hosts the Weifang International Kite Festival, which is believed to be the biggest kite festival in the world.
Nankeen Kestrel - BirdLife Australia.
Wedge-tailed eagle
Wedge-tailed eagles are Australia's largest birds of prey, with a massive wingspan of between 1.8 and 2.3 metres. The females are larger than the males and both sexes start off as a light reddish brown, darkening with age to almost black.
Europe has two species of Milvus kites: Red Kite and Black Kite. In Britain the former is an increasing resident, while Black is a rare visitor, mostly seen in spring and autumn.
If the kite sinks tail first, there might not be enough wind. If it comes down head first or spins, there might be too much wind. Different kites fly in different winds. Bridles: If your kite has an adjustable bridle, move it higher (nearer the top) in higher winds, and lower (towards the tail) in lower winds.
Believe it or not, it is an offence in Victoria to fly a kite to 'the annoyance of any person' in a public place with a maximum penalty of a $777 fine. Not withstanding this law, there are plenty of places in Melbourne to fly a kite where you won't even get close to annoying anyone, even very grumpy people.
The current version of the law states that those who flout kite-flying laws can be fined up to S$20,000 for the first offence. Repeat offenders can be fined up to S$40,000, jailed for up to 15 months, or both.
Red kites are very easy to recognise. They're pretty much the largest bird in the London sky, and glide around without much flapping, as birds of prey generally do. They have distinctive fan-shaped tails that, in adults, end in two points.
Ocean winds might be perfect for flying a kite, but cruise ships usually prohibit passengers from flying them on the ship's deck. If you absolutely have to fly a kite at some point during your cruise, Carnival allows passengers to bring kites onboard and fly them while stopped at ports.
In the USA, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has some regulations on how high and how and where you may operate a kite. According to the FAA, no one may operate a kite more than 150 feet above the surface of the earth.