If you've been involved in an accident while driving a company vehicle, there will be a lot of questions about who's responsible. Who is liable for the damages? What if the driver hasn't yet turned 18 years old? Can employers be held responsible for incidents that occur off-site? We'll take a look at some common scenarios and find out how to handle them properly.

On the Job

If you're driving a company car during your normal work hours, it's your employer's responsibility. You should not be held liable for any damages caused by the accident. This is because the vehicle was provided to you as part of your job and it was used in the course of carrying out that work.
However, if you get into an accident while driving on behalf of your company after hours or outside of normal working hours then it could be deemed that this is personal use rather than business use. If this is found to be the case then you may be held responsible for any damages caused by the accident and may even face disciplinary action from your employer for using their car in such circumstances.

Reckless Driving

Reckless driving is a crime, and can result in jail time. It is defined as operating a vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.
Reckless driving is a misdemeanor, and can result in fines up to $1,000 and/or up to six months of incarceration. Reckless driving convictions also carry license suspensions of one year for the first offense and three years for each subsequent offense.

Driver's License

The driver's license is a legal document issued to each state resident that allows you to drive. It is not a guarantee of skill or safety. A driver's license can be revoked, suspended, denied, or otherwise altered. The responsibility of driving safely is placed on the driver, not the government or anyone else.

After Hours

When you're driving for personal use, you're liable for any accidents that result from your negligence. If you are driving a company vehicle for business purposes and get into an accident, the company is responsible for any damage to property or injury to people in the vehicle, even if it's not your fault! However, if you're in between those two scenarios, for instance, if you drove out of work at 6 p.m., but then got caught up in traffic on the way home, it depends on whether or not you were on duty when the crash occurred.
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