How old do you have to be to drive a boat in illinois?

Age to drive a boat in Illinois?

• I'm in Springfield, and I've driven our boat on lake Springfield, and Lake Shelbyville (Shelby County) since I was about 11. I'm 15 now, old enough to drive, have a learners permit also. The boat is a V6 180 hp, Rinker if that makes a difference.

• Answer:

  Here's the law. Check source for more info. N. Age of Operator: 1. No person under 10 years of age may operate a motorboat. 2. Persons at least 10 years of age and less than 12 years of age may operate a motorboat only if: a. they are accompanied on the motorboat and under the direct control of a parent or guardian, or a person at least 18 years of age designated by a parent or guardian. 3. Persons at least 12 years of age and less than 18 years of age may operate a motorboat only if: a. they are accompanied on the motorboat and under the direct control of a parent or guardian or b. a person at least 18 years of age designated by a parent or guardian or c. such motorboat operator is in possession of a Boating Safety Certificate issued by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Education or a valid certificate issued by another state, a province of the Dominion of Canada, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary or the United States Power Sq