How old do you have to be to drive a jet ski alone in michigan?

Question

i was just wondering how old you have to be to drive a jet ski alone in michigan.

Answer 1

Well, I went camping in Upper Michigan, to Lake Gogebic, and I drove the jet ski around the lake for a couple of hours. I am 14. I didn't get into trouble when I did it.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

From the State of Michigan Boating Handbook

http://boat-ed.com/mi/handbook/whomayope...

I suggest taking a boating safety class, make sure it says State of Michigan on the website. There will be a cost and an additional test for certification.  

The State is trying to change PWC laws for minors.

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:

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

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

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 ...

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.