(A) No person under 10 years of age may operate a snowmobile, other than machines designed for use by small children primarily as a toy and used only on private property and not on any public use trail.
(B) Persons at least 10 and less than 12 years of age may operate a snowmobile only if they are either accompanied on the snowmobile by a parent or guardian or a person at least 18 years of age designated by a parent or guardian.
(C) Persons at least 12 and less than 16 years of age may operate a snowmobile only if they are either accompanied on the snowmobile by a parent or guardian or a person at least 16 years of age designated by a parent or guardian, or such operator is in possession of a certificate issued by the Department authorizing the holder to operate snowmobiles.
(D) Any person who operates a snowmobile on a highway as provided in § 71.16 shall possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license; or possess a safety certificate as provided for in this section. Any such person less than 16 years of age shall also be under the immediate supervision of a parent or guardian or a person at least 18 years of age designated by the parent or guardian.
(E) Violations of this section done with the knowledge of a parent or guardian shall be deemed a violation by the parent or guardian.
(F) It is unlawful for any person under 16 years of age to operate a snow-mobile on a public highway in the municipality.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 40 § 5-3) Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
Department to establish instructional program, see ILCS Ch. 625, Act 40 § 5-3