Can my license on the line for being suspended when I wasn’t driving
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Can my license on the line for being suspended when I wasn’t driving
My boyfriend was driving my second car and he got into an accident. He has license but the victim didn’t have license and it wasn’t the victims car. Both vehicles didn’t have insurance at the time of the accident. Now, I know that I do have to pay for the damages to the other car but I just received a letter from the DMV stating that if I don’t pay for the damages that my license would be suspended. I live in ft. Lauderdale FL. Can someone please tell me if this is possible and if I can do something to keep the DMV from suspending my license since I was not the at fault driver.
Asked on November 8, 2017 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Although you were not driving, you are liable for the accident because you are the registered owner of the vehicle that was at fault in the accident, which is why your license can be suspended since your vehicle was uninsured.
Since your vehicle was uninsured, the DMV requires proof of financial responsibility, which is the reason you received that letter requiring payment of the other party's damages.
It would be advisable to contact the DMV to inquire what proof of financial responsibility is required to avoid having your license suspended.
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