OK, so no license, no registration, to drive it "to and from work". Still lives at home.
Question is, are the parents liable if (and/or when) the kid crashes the car? In this state, the kid is past Juvenile Matters court. Would that still make the parents liable until he is 18? Having heard all you'll say (illegal, dangerous, etc.), what can be done to restrain the child from driving without a license and registration?
Keep it rational, no abusers opinions requested, please
2006-11-09 04:00:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Thanks to all. The kid bought the car for $400, from another kid who is getting a new one. I don't think the parents were involved, it was a stupidity between teens. I don't even know if the car was stolen, so I will ask Youth Services for advise. BTW, the parents aren't neglectful, but there is just so much you can do to restrain a rebellious teen.
2006-11-09 04:46:07 · update #1
Actually, the person who sold the kid the car would be liable. It that kid crashes that car, yes the parents will be partially liable but, the person who sold the kid the car without asking for a license or proof of insurance will also be liable. I hope this helps. Good luck.
2006-11-09 04:10:36 · answer #1 · answered by MightyRighty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The child can be arrested for driving without a license, registration, or inspection. In most states, the child can also be fined for not having insurance, which you can't get without proper paperwork. Most dealerships will not let you drive off the lot, and the state will not let you register a title transfer without proof of insurance. If the child bought the car and doensnt have registration, then chances are the title is still in the former owner's name, so THEY are liable for anything that happens int he car until the registration is done.
The parents should be trying to teach the kid to beresponsible, so they should make sure that he/she has proper paperwork and is using work-proceeds to pay insurance.
2006-11-09 04:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by Rum_Punch_Girlie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the parents are liable. Parents are liable for all their children's actions until that child reaches the age of consent (18 in most states). The car should be taken away if the child refuses to quit driving without a license or registration. If that doesn't work pull the wheels off.
2006-11-09 04:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by smilindave1 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I assume the car was NOT bought from a dealership. If it was, the dealer shouldn't have sold it.
What can stop the kid from driving the car? Take the keys away!! No license and registration = fines and jail time for someone. Not to mention a possible death in an accident this inexperienced driver could cause.
2006-11-09 04:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by mktobyjo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depending upon your juvenile laws they may not be liable criminally but you can bet they'll get a fuc*ing civilly. Oh yes indeed. As junior has no insurance the injured parties can sue the bejesus off of Mom and Dad. Maybe they'll win. Maybe they will not. Tell you this though. Any hopes of selling or getting a loan to improve their house or property will not be forthcoming with pending litigation.
2006-11-09 04:43:21 · answer #5 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have bought more cars than I care to remember and each and every time I HAD to show a valid drivers license and proof of insurance. The only way he could have done this is thru a private individual. I would call the police, explain the situtation get their opinion.
2006-11-09 04:13:06 · answer #6 · answered by firewomen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, as long as it's used, but not destroyed, and as long as he promises to take extremely good care of it and himself and not go speeding down the nearest highway, I don't think you have a problem. But the rest of his presents should probably be small items only; no fancy electronics, nothing over $25, unless it's something that (you and your wife feel) is absolutely essential. You're already shelling out for his own vehicle; he might as well learn about consequence and patience. You can't eat if you spend every cent on a swimming pool, you know?
2016-05-22 00:31:21 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes her parents are still responsible if she wrecks it....especially with no license of registration......If you are not the parent there is not much you can do....keeping her following the law is the parents job....about the only thing you can do is when you see her leave you can call to cops and report it.....
2006-11-09 04:04:37 · answer #8 · answered by yetti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when ever you see him driving, dial 911 and make a anon tip. Also, the parents are liable til he attains majority at 18. You might let them know.
2006-11-09 05:16:50 · answer #9 · answered by Have gun, will travel. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the parents are responsible until the kid is 18.
2006-11-09 22:32:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋