Illinois boating laws make one point very clear: teens must follow strict age rules, certification guidelines, life jacket laws, and sobriety standards to legally and safely operate a boat. Teens aged 12–17 can only drive a motorboat over 10 horsepower if they hold a Boating Safety Certificate, while children 10–11 may operate only with direct adult supervision. All children under 13 must wear a life jacket, PWC operators must be at least 10, and reckless or impaired boating laws apply equally to minors. These rules are firmly enforced across Illinois, including busy boating areas near Chicago, the Fox River
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