Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
Who May Operate a Vessel
(625 ILCS 45/5-18)
No one under the age of 10 may operate a motorized
vessel, including personal watercraft.
Persons at least 10 years old but less than 12 years
old may operate a motorized vessel, including personal
watercraft, only if:
- They are accompanied by and under the direct control
of a parent, a guardian, or a person at least 18 years
old designated by the parent or guardian.
Persons at least 12 years old but less than 18 years
old may operate a motorized vessel, including personal
watercraft, only if:
- They complete a boating safety course and possess a Boating
Safety Education Certificate accepted by the Department
of Natural Resources or...
- They are accompanied by and under the direct control
of a parent, a guardian, or a person at least 18 years
old designated by the parent or guardian.
Persons 18 years old or older are not subject to operator
age restrictions.
Boating Safety Education Certificate
Persons completing a boating safety
education course will be issued a certificate by
the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. |
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