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Originally Posted by hancoveguy
I know this is probably not related but it is relevant and interesting. In Ipswich Ma, a driver's ed instructor in a company owned automobile was charged and convicted of OUI as the passenger in the vehicle, while a sober student drove. The student only had their learners permit and was not impaired in any way. This case is less than 2 years old and the conviction stands as of now...
Just another thought on who is ultimately responsible for a vehicle/vessel regardless of who is in the driver's seat/at the helm...
HCG
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HCG in this case it is open and shut- the licensed driver is always responsible when driving with a learning permit holder. It is similar to boating with a non safety certificate holder- the certificate holder is still responsible.