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Ultimately, the driver is responsible for everything that that is caused by or contributed to while the driver is in the vehicle. Lights don't work? Drivers fault. Not insured? Drivers fault.

AnswerIf you drive a car that is not insured you can be ticketed for that. If you were not At Fault in the accident then hopefully the other driver had insurance otherwise the damage to your friends car will have to be paid out of pocket. If that were the case then you could attempt to take the at fault driver to court. It is the responsibility of the owner of the vehicle to have the vehicle insured.

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The law clearly states that it is the driver's resposibility to make sure that the vehicle he/she is driving is properly insured and there are no acceptions, you will be ticketed.

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Q: Involved in a not-at-fault accident is it your fault or the owner's for driving their uninsured car if you thought it was insured?
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What happens to the owner of a car that gets into an accident with someone else driving there uninsured car?

They will have to take the uninsured driver to court. Or if you have uninsured driver policy with your insurance, they will pay it.


If you are driving another persons car with permission and have an accident and the car you are driving is uninsured will your insurance pay to get the car fixed sicne you were at fault?

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Is it a crime to drive uninsured and leaving a scene of an accidnet?

In nearly all states, each of those is a separate crime. 1) Driving uninsured. 2) Leaving the scene of an accident.


What happens if an uninsured unlicensed driver is driving your uninsured car and has an accident?

Bad things, will mostly likely get a few citation from police. If he is found to be at fault he could be liable for the damage.


What if you are a licensed minor driving your parents uninsured car and get into an accident where you were at fault should the judgment be placed on the minor or the parents?

You should get in trouble because you caused the accident.


What happens if you are driving an uninsured car that you also own and you get into an accident and it was your fault I have basic insurance on another vehicle but none on this vehicle in question?

If you are driving an uninsured car that you own and you get into an accident that is your fault, then you have to personally pay for the various expenses that may result from that accident, which includes both the cost resulting from damage to the cars involved, and also any medical expenses which result from injuries to people in those cars. Since you also are legally required to have insurance, the police may impose additional penalties.


If a 15 year old unlicensed minor learning to drive with an uninsured adult has an accident who is liable the parents of the minor or the uninsured driving instructor?

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If an insured driver was driving your uninsured car would their insurance cover an accident?

Only if the driver was responsible and only for his liability


An insured driver is unknowingly driving an uninsured car and has an accident The owner of the uninsured car is injured Who pays for the uninsured owners injuries?

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If an uninsured driver with just a learner's permit is involved in a fatal car accident can the uninsured driver's parent's insurance be filed against?

Dependant upon WHOM the learner was insured with, who's vehicle he/she was driving, and the legalities such as "was there a licensed driver in the car at the time of accident"? all these things play a role. Contact a lawyer or your broker for a definite answer, but yes, in some instances, the parents can be liable.


What happens if you are driving an uninsured car and you get into an accident and it was not your fault?

The at-fault driver's insurance will pay for all property and bodily injury damages.


Can California revoke your driving privilege if you have an accident while uninsured?

Sure. You violated the rules, they don't have to allow you to drive. It is a privilege, not a right.