Illinois § 5-2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-2.
Reckless operation. (a) No person shall operate any watercraft, specialty prop-craft, personal watercraft or manipulate any water skis, aquaplane, or similar device in such a manner as to willfully or wantonly endanger the life, limb or property of any person, to weave through congested traffic, to jump the wake of another vessel unreasonably or unnecessarily close to the other vessel or when visibility around the other vessel is obstructed, to wait until the last possible moment to swerve to avoid collision, or operate any watercraft so as to approach or pass another watercraft in such a manner or at such a rate of speed as to create a hazardous wake or wash. (b) A person convicted of committing a violation of this Section shall be guilty of aggravated reckless operation of a watercraft if the violation of this Section resulted in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement of another, when the violation was a proximate cause of the injuries. (Source: P.A. 93-782, eff. 1-1-05.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-2 cover?
Section 5-2 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 5-2?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 5-2 apply to my situation?
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