Can a 14 year old drive a Jet Ski?

Question

well, i am going on my jet ski tommarow with my dad and i was wondering if i was able to drive it by myself. i am 14 years old. if i can't drive by myself then can i drive it with a legal aged person on with me?

Answer 1

first of all where are you jet skiing because that determines how old you have to be........if you are in arizona if you are 14 you can drive by yourself........if you are in utah you should be 16 but my advice to you is to just drive it anyways because the parkies never stop you to ask unless you look like you're 5 years old lol. have a blast jet skiis rock! i just went today in fact.......lake powell is the best! =]

Answer 2

State of Michigan PWC Laws:

Who May Operate a Personal Watercraft (PWC)

Those less than 12 years of age:

    * No one under the age of 12 years may operate a PWC legally.

Those 12 and 13 years of age may operate a PWC legally only if:

    * He or she obtained a boating safety certificate prior to January 1, 1999, or ...

    * All of the following conditions are satisfied:

          o The operator is accompanied solely by his or her parent or legal guardian and ...

          o Both the operator and the parent or legal guardian have obtained a boating safety certificate and ...

          o The PWC is equipped with a lanyard-type ignition safety switch and the parent or legal guardian has the lanyard attached to his or her person, clothing, or PFD and ...

          o The PWC is designed to carry at least two persons.

Those 14 years of age or older:

    * A person born after December 31, 1978, may operate a PWC legally only if he or she has obtained a boating safety certificate.

    * Those born on December 31, 1978, or earlier may operate a PWC legally without restrictions.

Answer 3

in La you have to be at least 16 and have a valid DL.

Answer 4

Yeah...I think you have to have your permit though...my bro. got to drive when he was 14 but he had to have his permit...i live in a different state though