allowing improper operation of motor vehicle

In practice, most drivers will face the criminal conviction with a fine far less than the maximum, no jail time and no probation. A class 2 misdemeanor carries the potential for up to a $750 fine plus surcharges of about $630, up to 4 months in jail, and 2 years probation. It is a criminal charge though, a class 2 misdemeanor to be specific. This is not a moving violation, so there are no points that will result. What are the consequences of permitting an unauthorized minor to drive? The police officer commences ticket writing and Minor A gets a criminal ticket for letting Minor B drive. Then Minor B commits a moving violation and gets pulled over. Both minors go out in the car with Minor B driving. A learners permit requires that Minor B be accompanied by a person who is fully licensed and who is 21 years of age or older. Minor B has an instruction permit, a.k.a. The passenger car owner get a criminal ticket for letting the unlicensed minor drive.Īnother situation involves two minors. This will include whatever violation was the basis for the traffic stop, as well as driving without a valid license. The minor gets ticketed with a bunch of charges. Then the minor commits some moving violation like speeding and gets pulled over. The car owner rides along as a passenger. The owner of a car (or someone in control, like a person borrowing their parent's car) lets a minor drive the car.

We see a few different situations that result in this charge: If you let someone who is under 18 years old and who is not properly licensed drive your car, you could be charged with a crime. ' What does it mean to let an unauthorized minor drive? 28-3474 provides that ' A person who knowingly causes or permits the person's child or ward or any person under eighteen years of age to drive a motor vehicle on a highway if the person is not authorized under this chapter or in violation of this chapter is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.

Gail Lentz, Client Relations SpecialistĪ.R.S.

Allowing improper operation of motor vehicle