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§47-6-107.


§47-6-107.
   
   A. The application of any person under the age of sixteen (16) years
   for a restricted license shall be signed and verified before a person
   authorized to administer oaths by the father, mother or guardian, or,
   in the event there is no parent or guardian, then by another
   responsible adult who is willing to assume the obligation imposed
   under this act upon a person signing the application of a person under
   sixteen (16) years of age.
   
   B. Any negligence or willful misconduct of a person under the age of
   sixteen (16) years when driving a motor vehicle upon a highway with
   the knowledge and consent of the person who signed the application for
   the restricted license shall be imputed to the person who has signed
   the application. Such person shall be jointly and severally liable
   with the minor for any damages caused by such negligence or willful
   misconduct, except as otherwise provided in subsection C of this
   section.
   
   C. In the event a person under sixteen (16) years of age deposits or
   there is deposited upon his behalf proof of financial responsibility
   in respect to the operation of a motor vehicle owned by him or if not
   the owner of a motor vehicle then with respect to the operation of any
   motor vehicle, in form and in amounts as required under the motor
   vehicle financial responsibility laws of this state, then the
   Department may accept the application of such person when signed by
   one parent or the guardian of such person, and while such proof is
   maintained such parent or guardian shall not be subject to the
   liability imposed under subsection B of this section.
   
   D. The Department may, at its discretion, cancel or suspend the
   license of any person under the age of eighteen (18) years for any
   unlawful act, negligence or misconduct while driving a motor vehicle.
   

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