I've always wondered this myself because some people I know choose to be designated drivers (even though they don't have licenses) on the basis that it's considered an "emergency" and driving is permitted.
It made somewhat sense to me to allow people with no licenses to drive in certain emergencies, but I don't know what the laws are. Anyone know?
2006-11-18 08:59:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There are many, including driving entirely on private proprety.
The emergency situation is actually an affirmative defense, based on justification or necessity. The way it works is that it is OK to break some minor laws where there is an immediate danger, and where the illegal activity is the only way to avoid the danger/harm. So, driving someone to the hospital (where you are not the cause of the harm) may be excusable under justificaiton or necessity defense, if there is nobody else who can do the driving.
As far as designated drives, that probably wouldn't work if it was pre-planned, because then the person would be party to creating the situation where there was the necessity. You generally can't claim the justification or necessity defense if you created the risk or harm in the first place.
2006-11-18 09:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Non licensed drivers can drive on their farm. Maybe emergency trip to hospital. Designated driver not an emergency that is planned ahead of time.
2006-11-18 09:03:30 · answer #2 · answered by dakota29575 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states you can drive if you have a learner's permit or have reached the age designated by the state where driving in allowed for learning purposes as long as there is an adult with you. I don't think such is allowed in designated driving circumstances.
2006-11-18 09:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by jessetfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would not count number what style of motor vehicle that's. the motor vehicle isn't unlawful (except that's stolen or some thing). the actual shown actuality that you do not have a license and are utilizing a motor vehicle makes what you're doing unlawful. base line, in case you do not have a license, any motor vehicle youcontinual, you'd be unlawful.
2016-11-25 02:53:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state. In CT, an unlicensed driver can drive a car if the adult is over 21.
2006-11-18 09:02:18 · answer #5 · answered by GOPneedsarealconservative 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No DL No drive
2006-11-18 09:08:10 · answer #6 · answered by ML 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-11-18 09:01:48 · answer #7 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋