Legal Question in Traffic Law in Missouri

driving with out a license and involved in an accident

I was involved in a car accident where the other driver rear ended me, the accident was totally his fault, and I also suspect that he had been drinking prior to the accident, but of course have no proof. He stated that he was a police officer, but did not want to call the police because he was in a hurry and it would be a time consuming process. And being that as I do not have a drivers license I readily agreed to just exchange insurance info so we could both be on our way. My questions is this: Even though I do not have a drivers license and therefore should not have been driving, can he still be held responsible for the damages done to my vehicle?


Asked on 2/04/02, 2:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: driving with out a license and involved in an accident

Generally speaking, the person who causes the collision is legally responsible whether or not the other driver has a valid operator's license in effect at the time of the collision. If the other driver was insured, his insurance company should make a settlement on your claim for property damage regardless of your failure to have a valid license.

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Answered on 2/04/02, 3:24 pm


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