Furnishing Motor Vehicle to Minor Under Age !6

I am over 18 years old and I borrowed by friend’s car. I then lent the car to a 15 year old friend to drive. My 15 year old friend crashed, am I liable?

Yes! Idaho Code 49-2416 provides that every owner of a motor vehicle who knowingly permits a minor to drive and any person who gives or furnishes a motor vehicle to a minor under 16 years old, shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damage caused by the negligence of the minor in driving the vehicle.

 

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