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Is a 16 year old unlicensed driver automatically covered under parents policy in Texas?
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∙ 11y ago
No. Texas has moved away from the "promulgated form" which is considered standard form coverage, that in the past likely would have provided coverage for the teenager as a family member or member of the household. However, with changes over the last seven years or so many auto policies provide that undisclosed residents of the household and/or unlicensed drivers will not be covered. It is important that you know and understand the terms of your policy, and it might help to ask your agent or insurer. This will likely require you to either sign a 515a exclusion of that driver or a large increase in your premium. Insurance is based on risks made known to the insurer and it is very dangerous to play the game of remaining conveniently ignorant. There could be huge liability looming that will remain uncovered and create lifelong heartache if that undisclosed and unlicensed driver operates the vehicle and causes a bad accident.
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Is an unlicensed driver automatically at fault?
An unlicensed driver will probably get cited for not having a license and may even get their car impounded, but is not automatically at fault. The person that the police and insurance company determine caused the accident would be at fault.
Is a non licensed child that drives parents car covered under parents insurance?
No, the unlicensed child is not covered under the parents policy unless that child is a scheduled driver on the parents policy. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle on public roads with out a drivers license. Most parents already know that. It is also illegal to operate that vehicle on public roads without proof of financial responsibility. Fortunately the Parents are insured for acts of negligence in allowing the unlicensed child to illegally operate the vehicle. So basically the child is not a covered driver. Now the Insurance company will most likely pay a claim or loss if the unlicensed uninsured child has an accident. The claim would be paid not because the child was covered but rather the Insurer would be paying a negligence claim against the covered parents.
Does insurance cover the vehicle if the driver does not have a valid license?
It all depends on the policy. If the unlicensed driver is a named insured and the policy is active then they will be covered. If the unlicensed driver is excluded from coverage then naturally there is no coverage for them. If the unlicensed driver is not a named insured and also not excluded, Then technically they still are not a covered driver, although, coverege may still apply under the owners auto policy depending on the circumstances of any accident and the owners liability under permissive use rules if the vehicle owner allowed an unlicensed driver to operate the vehicle.
Is an uninsured unlicensed driver that is driving an insured car covered if he gets in an accident?
The majority of the time no because it is an insured's policyholder's duty not to let unlicensed people driver their car because they cannot legally drive.
What if an uninsured unlicensed driver is driving an insured drivers car causes an accident with bodily injury?
The injury would most likely not be covered under your auto because you let an unlicensed driver drive your vehicle when they cannot legally drive.
If unlicensed minor is given keys to parents car and finds themselves too drunk to drive causing equally unlicensed minor to drive and get into accident who bears liability for all damages?
The parents of the first child. Insurance will not cover this because a policy holder has a duty not to let unlicensed driver have their vehicle, whether a minor or not. The first parents are responsible because they knowingly let their child drive without a license and their kid let an unlicensed drunk driver drive their vehicle.
Am I covered if an uninsured person who does not have a learners permit is driving my son's car and has an accident?
No, you are not covered and neither is the unscheduled, unlicensed driver. Unfortunately though, since your insurer is also financially liable for certain of your negligent acts, such as, allowing an unscheduled and unlicensed driver to operate your insured vehicle. They may have to pay for the damages resulting from your negligent acts. This should not be confused with the fanciful idea that the unlisted and unlicensed driver was ever covered by your policy. If they have to pay the claim, your Insurer may justifiably decide to cancel your policy due to negligence.
If an unlicensed driver has an accident driving your car?
Any damage would not be covered by your insurance company especially if you gave them permission to drive it. Now if it was stolen....but you probably wouldn't want to say that, might get your unlicensed driver a criminal record. To add to that, if you say it was stolen and it is not and you don't roll over on the unlicensed driver, you will be investigate for insurance fraud and if they catch you, you will be denied on the claim and could possibly face criminal charges yourself.
Can an unlicensed driver buy a vehicle?
No
Can an unlicensed driver get insurance on a vehicle registered to them?
Why not. That unlicensed vehicle owner could be disabled and hired a licensed driver to drive the vehicle.
Who is responsible for an unlicensed driver driving another person vehicle involved in an accident?
The unlicensed driver is responsible for all damages. If they are a minor the parents may be forced to take responsibility. Sadly, the owner of the vehicle MUST make any insurance claims they are eligible to make. The owner can ask the unlicensed driver to pay any excess on the insurance and even take them to court if they refuse to pay it. The driver of the vehicle is responsible to pay any amounts not covered by the vehicles owners insurance, including damages to the car. If the insurance premium goes up or you loose your no claim bonus then I'm sorry but the driver is not liable for that. If the unlicensed driver drove the vehicle without permission from the vehicle owner then the vehicle owner must report that the car was stolen at the time of the accident, then provide the insurance company with the police report number (you can tell the police you don't want to press charges). Under these circumstances even if the insurance company pays out damages for the vehicle they may chase the unlicensed driver to pay them back.
Is an unlicensed driver still insured on my car?
NO!
