It's the Law: Before Going Out on Your Vessel
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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