Do you need a boating license to ride a jet ski in Florida?

Answer 1

1. yes

AnswerThis depends upon the laws in your state or in the state in which you are using the jet ski..Some states require a valid drivers license others do not.

Generally all states require a person born after a certain year to complete a boaters safety course to operate any type of motorized watercraft..

Google boaters safety laws for your state.

Answer 2

Here's an excerpt from the Kentucky Boating Regulations:

Those less than 12 years of age: May not legally operate any motorized vessel over 10 horsepower (including personal watercraft).

Those 12 to 17 years of age: May legally operate a motorized vessel over 10 horsepower (including personal watercraft) only if they:

• Have passed an approved boating safety course and carry on board their boater education certificate or ...
• Are accompanied on board by a person 18 years old or older or by a person who possesses a boater education card.

Those 18 years of age or older: May operate any vessel on the waters of Kentucky without restrictions.

Answer 3

One does not drive a watercraft=- one pilots it ( controls its lateral progression with a steering wheel, tiller, etc) Different states have differing licensing requirements for what for lack of a better generic term- are called Personal Watercraft. I am surprised they have not been called Water-cycles or Hydrocycles- as they resemble aquatic motorbikes and often are made by motorcycle makers such as Yamaha and Kawasaki, though the Sea-Doo traces a snowmobile heritage.

Answer 4

yes you do, or you can ride with someone who is 18 or older.

Answer 5

On the street in most states-yes. In many, a vehicle and motorcycle license are different and you have to take the driving test on a bike.