Children Driving Without A License
The Beltz Law Firm
214-321-4105
Dallas Ticket And Warrant Lawyer
It can be tempting. The apple of your eye is physically capable of driving a car but just not old enough to get that license. He or she is begging you to let them take your new minivan for a spin. Do you give in this one time, after all they got straight A’s? The easy answer is NO! NO!NO!
The Texas Transportation Code provides:
Sec. 521.458. PERMITTING UNAUTHORIZED PERSON TO DRIVE. (a) A person may not knowingly permit or cause the person’s child or ward who is under 18 years of age to operate a motor vehicle on a highway in violation of this chapter.
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(b) A person may not authorize or knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by or under the control of the person to be operated on a highway by any person in violation of this chapter.
A crime under this statute is a Class C Misdemeanor punishable with a fine up to $200.00 (plus applicable court costs).
So, a simple cruise around the block can lead to a costly ticket, not only for your “baby,” but also for you.
Call our office if this has happened to you and we can help you with your particular case.
This has happened to me but they’re trying to charge me with a moving violation. This doesn’t work for me because as you know CDL is held to a higher standard and I don’t need a moving violation on my record. What can I do? I’m okay with the fine it was my fault but I don’t need the moving violation.
Give us a call to discuss the specifics of what you are up against. 214-321-4105