What is the age requirement to drive a jet ski in Alabama?

April 10, 2010 by admin · 1 Comment
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A asked:


My boyfriend and I want to rent jet skis in the summer. He’s 17 and I am 16. We do not have our [car] driver’s license yet. Can we still drive a jet ski?

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One Response to “What is the age requirement to drive a jet ski in Alabama?”
  1. seattlesailor2000 says:
    April 11, 2010 at 6:12 am

    you can go here for alabama boaters license info

    Age to Legally Operate on Alabama Waters
    No one under the age of 12 years may operate any motorized vessel (including PWCs) under any circumstances.
    Persons under the age of 12 years are not eligible for Alabama boater safety certification.
    Boater Safety Certification Requirements for Alabama Residents
    If you are under 12 years of age: You may not obtain your Alabama boater safety certification, and you may not operate a vessel under any circumstances.
    If you are 12 or 13 years of age: You may obtain your Alabama boater safety certification. After obtaining the certification, you may operate a vessel legally only if supervised on board by a person who:
    Is at least 21 years of age and …
    Carries a valid proof of his or her Alabama boater safety certification and …
    Is in position to take immediate physical control of the vessel.
    If you are 14 years of age or older: After obtaining Alabama boater safety certification, you may operate a vessel without supervision legally.

    operating a pwc seattlesailor2000

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