New Illinois Boating Laws Aimed at Boater Safety

New Illinois Boating Laws Aimed at Boater Safety - Salvi & Maher, LLP

The new Illinois boating laws will mandate safety courses, determine new rules for towing occupants on water tubes and enforce new DUI penalties.

The Handbook of Illinois Boating Laws and Responsibilities

This handbook includes references to the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 625–Boat. Registration and Safety Act. For example, 625 ILCS 45/5- ...

New Boating Laws in Illinois | Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices

The laws will require safety courses for young boaters, create rules for towing passengers on water tubes and skis, including displaying a foot-long orange flag ...

New watercraft laws take effect in Illinois, aimed at safety

Starting next year, boating safety courses will be mandatory for many younger motorboat operators. A valid boating safety certificate will be ...

Boating Safety Education - Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Persons at least 10 years old but less than 12 years old may operate a motorized vessel with more than 10 hp, including a PWC, only if they are accompanied ...

Most Common Boating Violations in Illinois

For these reasons, Illinois law prohibits anyone from operating a motor boat that is “loaded with passengers or cargo beyond its safe carrying capacity.” A ...

Illinois Boating Safety: Rules, Required Items & more...

Children between 10-12 years old can operate a boat/PWC over 10HP if they have completed a boat safety course, or if they are under the direct ...

Illinois Boating Laws & Regulations | Boat Ed®

Persons age 12-17 may operate a vessel powered by a motor of more than 10 hp only if they have an Boating Safety Certificate or are under the direct on‐board ...

New Boating Laws Take Effect in Illinois - NBC Chicago

Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran Jr. says the laws will keep boaters safe. It's now a requirement to display a bright orange flag from the ...

Illinois Boating License Guide | Recademics™

Illinois's boater's licenses, more formally called Illinois Boating Safety Certificates, are issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and ...

New Watercraft Laws Take Effect in Illinois, Aimed at Safety

Starting next year, boating safety courses will be mandatory for many younger motorboat operators. A valid boating safety certificate will be ...

New watercraft laws take effect in Illinois, aimed at safety

Law enforcement officials say Illinois boaters should be aware of new laws taking effect this year. Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran Jr. says ...

Five Facts About Illinois Boating Laws and Teens | Blog

Under the law, no person born on or after January 1, 1998, can operate a boat over 10 horse power unless he or she has a valid Boating Safety ...

625 ILCS 45 - Illinois General Assembly

This Act shall be known and may be cited as the " Boat Registration and Safety Act. " It is the policy of this State to promote safety for persons and property ...

Specific PFD Requirements - Boat Ed

A PWC or a specialty prop-craft may not be operated unless each person on board is wearing a USCG–approved PFD. (Inflatable PFDs are not approved for PWC or ...

Backers of new watercraft laws aim to change boating culture

Next year, a three-hour online boater safety course becomes mandatory for motorboat drivers born on or after Jan. 1, 1998. The new laws are the ...

All About Engine Cut-Off Switches: The $20 Device that Saves ...

Two recent federal laws aim to improve recreational boating safety by requiring the installation and use of engine cut-off switches throughout the United States ...

Boater Education Requirements/Laws - American Boating Association

Everyone 16 years of age or older operating a vessel over 25 horsepower. New Jersey, All power vessel operators, regardless of DOB. New Mexico, Those born on or ...

Boat Safety - Lake County, Illinois

Provides that beginning January 1, 2016 the Boating Safety Certificate requirements shall apply to persons born on or after January 1, 1998 rather than persons ...

625 ILCS 45/ Boat Registration and Safety Act.

This Act shall be known and may be cited as the " Boat Registration and Safety Act. " It is the policy of this State to promote safety for persons and property ...