19 yr old daughter, driving alone with only permit

[maneki]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Colorado

My daughter is 19 and therefore believes she knows everything. She has decided that she can drive by herself even though she only has a permit. I have advised her STRONGLY against this but she is 19 and this is her own car she's driving. She bought it, insured it, etc. My name is not listed anywhere on this car or insurance (except that I'm excluded from the insurance). Not looking for parenting advice her, just wondering if I can get in trouble for her driving her own car since she lives in my house. I've considered hiding her keys but she's an adult and it's her car... I just don't want to get caught up in anything if/when she gets caught and has to face the consequences.

 

[not2cleverRed]

Why is she still living in your house if she knows everything? If she can afford a car, then she can afford rent.

If she's pulled over for something minor, then no, you won't be in trouble legally.

However, if she's in an accident and causes property damage or worse, someone could try to pursue a civil suit against you.

 

[maneki]

Why is she still living in your house if she knows everything? If she can afford a car, then she can afford rent.

If she's pulled over for something minor, then no, you won't be in trouble legally.

However, if she's in an accident and causes property damage or worse, someone could try to pursue a civil suit against you.

That's a very good question... I've been encouraging her to get her own place but she doesn't have a job. She was able to buy the car because she was the beneficiary on a life insurance policy.

May I ask how I could be involved in a civil suit if she causes damage? I was afraid there could be a problem, I'm just wondering how it works?

 

[LdiJ]

That's a very good question... I've been encouraging her to get her own place but she doesn't have a job. She was able to buy the car because she was the beneficiary on a life insurance policy.

May I ask how I could be involved in a civil suit if she causes damage? I was afraid there could be a problem, I'm just wondering how it works?

I do not see how you could be held liable since she is a legal adult.

 

[Zigner]

However, if she's in an accident and causes property damage or worse, someone could try to pursue a civil suit against you.

On what basis?

 

[davew128]

However, if she's in an accident and causes property damage or worse, someone could try to pursue a civil suit against you.

OP doesn't own the vehicle. Please explain this.

 

[maneki]

So the rest of you don't think I would be in trouble for what she did since she's an adult and it's her own vehicle?

 

[LdiJ]

So the rest of you don't think I would be in trouble for what she did since she's an adult and it's her own vehicle?

Correct. There is no legal basis for someone to attempt to come after you.

 

[maneki]

Thank you. I'm relieved to hear that. Granted I'd be more relieved if she'd just stop driving alone without her license, but if she won't listen to me...

 

[Ohiogal]

Thank you. I'm relieved to hear that. Granted I'd be more relieved if she'd just stop driving alone without her license, but if she won't listen to me...

Call the police and report her the next time she drives away from the house by herself.

 

[LeeHarveyBlotto]

It begs the question, why doesn't she just finish the process and get her license?