So, say you're making a turn @ 25mph and someone falls out of your passenger side door because the seatbelt was jammed in the door, and the passenger was 18 years of age or older.
Should the driver be held responsible for her injuries, and would the girl have a case to sue you with?
I live in Oregon, if anyone is familiar with the laws here.
2007-10-17 20:01:42 · 8 answers · asked by J Payne 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yeah, that's how it is here too. If you're the driver, and you have someone under the age of 18 not wearing their seatbelt, the driver gets the ticket. But if they are of age 18 and older, they get the ticket.
2007-10-17 20:09:56 · update #1
This scenario could go on, and on. Why did the door suddenly open?. Are you operating an unsafe motor vehicle?. You see where I'm going. Give all the specifics, and I'll give you a professional answer. Email me when your question is exact, and I'll edit my answer.
2007-10-17 21:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The driver should not be held responsible unless they were found to be at fault with the driving laws in the state.
As far as I know the driver is NOT responsible for passenger seat belts. The police will actually ticket the passengers in MA.
2007-10-17 20:06:02 · answer #2 · answered by danksquish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this state the driver is responsible. The OR law just says all passengers must wear belts, so I'm assuming they would hold the driver responsible.
2007-10-17 20:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure about Oregon.. but where I live, theres a double fine if the cops catch your passenger without a seat belt on.. And rightfully so, because the driver is responsible for the same.
2007-10-17 20:07:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The driver is usually responsible for the conduct of his/her passengers. In the case of an adult, the adult is also jointly responsible. More responsible parties = less chance of problems.
this is in general, I don't know about Oregon
2007-10-17 20:24:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 01:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as the driver, you are responsible for your passengers. you are responsible for your car tags, your headlights, your turning signals...cops can pull you over for anything as long as they have probable cause. you have a burned out light and get pulled over...the police can start the list from there...drugs, alcohol, firearms...the list is unlimited.
2007-10-17 20:16:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not about a "ticket", this is about the potential lawsuit or criminal charges for her injuries, so the 18-year rule will not apply.
2007-10-17 21:43:40 · answer #8 · answered by OC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋