Utah Officials Remind Boaters to Wear Life Jackets
By Utah News · July 31, 2026 · 1 min read
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State officials are reminding Utah residents that simply having a life jacket present is insufficient and that wearing them is necessary for safety. Requirements include children under 13 and individuals on rivers or being towed.
Key takeaways
Life jackets must be worn, not just brought to the water
Children in Utah must wear life jackets until age 13
Life jackets are required for anyone on rivers
Individuals being towed on water skis or inner tubes must wear life jackets
State officials are emphasizing that bringing a life jacket to the water is not enough, stating that individuals actually need to wear them to ensure safety.
According to officials, life jackets are required for children until they reach age 13 in Utah.
In addition to children, life jackets are required for anyone on Utah rivers. The requirement also applies to individuals being towed, including those on water skis or in an inner tube.