Will a 16-year-old be legally responsible for a car accident, even if it is their fault or will the parents be

Question

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Answer 1

whoever is driving is responsible for their actions.. who as to pay is another question

Answer 2

In New Jersey you get your permit at 16, and are required to drive with a parent.  If the new driver gets in the accident the parents are charged with the damage.

Answer 3

It will be the 16 year old fault but if the damages are higher than the insurance limits, the parents will be responsible for the remaining balance if any because the vehicle will most likely be in the parents name......

Answer 4

If its your car & you have a drivers licence then you will be in trouble but if your on your parents insurance, they will have to pay for it.

Answer 5

IT WOULD BE THE DRIVERS FAULT. INS. WOULD STILL COVER COSTS UP TO POLICY LIMITS.

Answer 6

It's the drivers fault, but the owner of the vehicle's insurance would have to cover the damages

Answer 7

parents will be held primarily responsible but in extreme cases the kid could be tried as an adult.

Answer 8

It would be the drivers fault.

Answer 9

it will fall on the insurance of the 16 year old. if that is not enough to cover it will fall on the driver, but since the driver is a minor and probably lives at home they can come after the parents if he was under insured. for medical bills etc.