If someone else is driving my vehicle while under the influence will i get charged?

~Heather~

yes, if you know they are drinking and driving .. but that car is your responsibility since it is in your name.

douglas l

You can be charged civially, not criminally. You provided the means for the drunk driver to cause the accident. By proxy you can be held liable in a civil court for damages incurred. The plaintiffs woudl need to prove you gave consent for the driver to use your vehicle. If yes, you have a problem. If the car was technically stolen, then you would have a solid defense. It's not really a yes or no question.

Shannon M

You can be sued for damages to the other persons vehicle and you can also be sued for any hospital expenses that may be incurred; you can also be sued for any expenses that may be incurred for the funeral service...you can't be charged with murder or anything like that (well, unless you were aware that the person driving the vehicle was intoxicated/under the influence when you allowed them to drive your vehicle, then, you might be charged with something).

bigcountry

I dont think you would be charged but your insurance would go through the roof

Dr Zoidberg

If you allowed him to drive, yes. You could be held civilly liable.

zebj25

Probably, they'll sue anyone who was even remotely involved, as far as being charged with a crime, that would depend on what can be proven. If you lent your car to the person after they were already drunk, then negligent homicde could very well be a charge. It depends on what you knew, and with what intent.

ihave5katz

If you were not in the car, and you loaned the vehicle to the person while the person was sober, you could be held civilly liable and your insurance company would most likely be sued. You can't be held criminally liable for someone else's actions if you had nothing to do with it.

Paul

If they are ticked, THEY will pay. If there is a lawsuit, it will be against YOUR insurance and your name.

Kokopelli

If you know they are driving your car under the influence then, yes, you can be charged in many jurisdictions. You can be held responsible.

Imaka

Yes, the car is your responsibility so you may be held at least partly responsible. Especially if you knew the person had been drinking and allowed the person to drive your vehicle.

BrendaWise

Unless they stole your vehicle.

not4u2c_yet

Yes, as the owner, you could be liable for any damage or death, so, hope you got good insurance if you are loaning your car to someone.

villanim

I think your question should be posed differently. Such as - What penalties would I face If someone else is driving my vehicle while under the influence? Most states have modeled their drunk driving laws after the state of Michigan's - toughest ones in the land. Basically, it states that under the law, people who knowingly allow drivers to get behind the wheel while impaired could face prosecution and the same penalties as the driver (this rarely happens though). What would also be looked at is where did this person get his alcohol from? If from a bar, then the bar would also be liable under the Dram Shop laws. It states (simplified version) In accordance with liquor liability laws, establishments serving alcohol have a duty to stop serving customers who are clearly intoxicated. If that customer injures or kills a third party (or is injured or killed themselves) as a result of the establishmentâ€™s negligent alcohol service, the establishment may be held liable in a court of law.

shadow79812002

yes if its your car you are responsible

oklatom

Will you be charged? Possibly. If you knew he was impaired and gave him permission to drive, it's possible. If he gets into an accident and kills some, will you be sued? Absolutely. Insurance follows the car, not the driver. Anything that happens to your car is on you. Be very careful who you loan it to.

Celeste

Well the person's family can sue you for wrongful death because you let an intoxicated person drive your car.

BabyGirl

yes you could be held on charges. even if no one was hurt but they were pulled over.........your car would be impounded.............thats gonna cost ya.

I don't think so, but if that person is not on your insurance, your insurance may not give you any money for the car that was damaged. I would keep my keys in my pocket and stay sober to make sure no one drives your car drunk.

Ryan R

If you knowingly allowed someone to use your car while drunk, yes, you could be sued. As for whether you could be charged with a crime, that depends on the state you're in.

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