Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Holy cow - NYS about to pass it's SAFE Act. [View all]wercal
(1,370 posts)But this statement caught my eye:
"I don't know about your state, but every state I know of, the driver is liable not the owner."
I really don't know how it relates to guns; but, let me assure you that a driver and owner can both be liable. Especially if you lend your car to somebody who has a suspended license. And, if you own a beater and let your kid use it, 'as long as he pays the gas and insurance'...sell the car to him, for a dollar. Get your name off of the title, in case he lets the insurance lapse, and gets in a wreck.
Just an aside, but it really caught my eye. A co-worker has a very large judgement against her, as a result of her adult son's mistakes. If you own a vehicle, you are liable for damages caused by it....even if it catches fire and burns down the neighbor's house, with no driver whatsoever.