Both, Driver and Haulage operator
Yes, something can be both a tort and a criminal offense. For example, if a person steals something they can be criminally prosecuted for theft, and found liable in civil court for the tort of conversion.
GVW means gross vehicle weight gvw ,9000 pounds means that with all fuel, load, and passengers, the weight of the vehicle should not wigh any more than 9000 pounds. any more than 9000 pounds and you are overloading the vehicle if overloaded and in a wreck, you could be liable for all damages as you were overloaded. some states have a per ton penalty for overload some are quite high
If the offense cost money, the officer responsible is pecuniarily liable.
The driver and the owner is liable.
If you knowingly made false statements in your pleadings, yes, you can be criminally prosecuted. If your lawsuit is deemed to have no merit, but you did not knowingly make false statements in the pleadings, you can be held civilly liable for the costs of the actions but not criminally liable.
If THEY got the ticket they are the one charged with the offense. HOWEVER, depending upon the circumstance of their drivng your vehicle, you MIGHT be liable for separate charges (i.e.- permitting an un-licensed driver - etc.). The owner can be deemed responsible for who they allow to operate their vehicle. If your vehicle was damaged (or not) your insurance company will want to know since they will become liable for paying for the damages to your, and the other, vehicle. This will probably affect your insurance rates.
No.
They have breached their fiduciary duty. They can be held liable and prosecuted for theft.
you are since it is on your vehicle
how do you learn gymnastics in a day? I don't think you can do that no offense but if you try you are liable to get hurt :(
the owner of the vehicle is always responceable in this situation..
Both the Driver and the Owner are liable for the damages. The driver, whether licensed or not is the primarily liable party. The insured passenger owner is secondarily liable for damages by the unlicensed driver he permitted to operate his vehicle.