QUESTION
Is it illegal to ride in the car with my husband if he has no driver’s license?
Asked on Sep 10th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Florida
21 ANSWERS
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The Barrister Firm, P.A.
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No.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 3:29 AM
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Law Office of Edward J. Blum
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No.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 3:28 AM
No.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 3:28 AM
James Edward Smith
No.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 3:28 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
No.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 3:27 AM
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No.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 3:20 AM
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No. It is just stupid to place him and you at risk.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 1:51 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Not unless you let him drive.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 1:51 PM
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Yes. It's legal so far as I know.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 1:19 AM
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No, but the car may be impounded and you could be forced to pay towing and storage fees which are expensive.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 1:09 AM
Gary Moore
It would be illegal for you to allow an unlicensed person to drive your car.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 1:08 AM
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Not for you. But your husband can be arrested.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 12:23 AM
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If you own the car, there is definitely criminal exposure. It is less clear if you don't own the vehicle. MCL 257.326, the statute applicable to such a situation, states that "[n]o person shall knowingly authorize or permit a motor vehicle owned by him or under his control to be driven by any person in violation of any of the provisions of this act [a violation of the act would be driving without a valid license, etc.]" Bottom line: consider hiring an attorney to get your husband a license and, in the meantime, encourage him not to drive (as he is at significant risk of criminal charges and additional license sanctions).
Answered on Sep 17th, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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Not unless it is your car in your name, then you could be aiding and abetting.
Answered on Sep 17th, 2012 at 11:19 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
Not unless it is your car, it is illegal to allow him to drive.
Answered on Sep 17th, 2012 at 11:18 PM
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No, it is not illegal to be a passenger in a car being driven by an unlicensed driver.
Answered on Sep 14th, 2012 at 1:26 AM
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Perhaps, if you are "letting him drive". This is especially true if you are the owner of the car or the insurance policy on it. You would be seen as aiding and abetting a criminal activity. Be warned, insurance policies almost always exclude from coverage any known unlicensed drivers and therefore, when he is driving with your knowledge or permission there is no coverage of the car itself, or any liability which he incurs. You should really counsel with an attorney regarding the wisdom of you present or proposed actions. Everything you an he own may be in grave risk.
Answered on Sep 14th, 2012 at 1:25 AM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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If the police find out that you know he does not have a driver's license you could potentially be charged with aiding and abetting him in breaking the law, but it is doubtful.
Answered on Sep 14th, 2012 at 1:25 AM
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Yes it is a violation allowing an improper person to operate a motor vehicle.
Answered on Sep 14th, 2012 at 1:25 AM