§ 31-10-15 — § 31-10-15. Liability of person signing minor's application.

Rhode Island § 31-10-15

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 31: Motor and Other vehicles
• Ch. 31-10: Operators’ and Chauffeurs’ Licenses

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§ 31-10-15. Liability of person signing minor's application.

Any negligence or willful misconduct of a minor under the age of eighteen (18) years when driving a motor vehicle upon a highway shall be imputed to the person who has signed the application of that minor for a permit or license, which person shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages caused by the minor's negligence or willful misconduct except as otherwise provided in § 31-10-16.

Legislative History

P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 15, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-14; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-15; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1.