If my stepson is letting another person drive a vehicle registered in his name but without insurance, is my stepson responsible for any accidents?
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If my stepson is letting another person drive a vehicle registered in his name but without insurance, is my stepson responsible for any accidents?
Or would the driver be responsible?
Asked on March 31, 2012 under Accident Law, Kentucky
Answers:
Alan Pransky / Law Office of Alan J Pransky
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In Massachusetts, insurance is on the vehicle and not the driver. If your stepson has a car without insurance and drives it or lets someone else drive it, he is responsible for any accident that occurs. It is also a criminal act for him to let someone drive his car that doesn't have insurance.
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