Operating a Boat Under the Influence
625 ILCS 45/5-16 — the same alcohol limit as driving, on any watercraft
No one may operate or be in actual physical control of any watercraft in Illinois with an alcohol concentration at which driving a motor vehicle is prohibited, or while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds to a degree that makes them incapable of operating it safely.
Who handles this in Illinois: Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Lawyer Finder; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Illinois directory.
The section sets its own penalties and testing rules for watercraft.
Sources for this section (1)
- 625 ILCS 45/5-16 — Operating a watercraft under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds, or combination thereof
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Illinois attorney.