PWC Insurance – Do I need to wear a vest while on a personal watercraft?
Yes, Age Required To Wear: AZ: A person, age 12 or younger, must wear a Type I, II, III, life jacket while the vessel is underway. When wearing a life jacket, all closures must be secured according to the manufacturer’s design. CA: 13 and under must wear Type I, II, III, or V life jacket when on vessel of 26’ or less while underway. NV: Children under 13 must wear a life jacket when the watercraft is underway, except when inside an enclosed cabin. PWC: AZ: Each person on board must wear a life jacket. CA: Each person on board must wear a Type I, II, III or V life jacket. NV: The operator and all passengers must wear a life jacket. Towed Devices: AZ: Each person being towed must wear a life jacket, buoyant belt, or other flotation aid. If a buoyant belt or flotation aid is used, a life jacket must be on board the towing vessel for each person being towed. CA: Each person being towed must wear a Type I, II, III, V life jacket. NV: Each person being towed must wear a life jacket.