Licences and permitsQuestion 35 of 288

A friend drives your car with your consent and gets a fine. Who may become responsible for the fine?

  1. The insurance company
  2. The licence plate office
  3. Nobody
  4. The registered owner
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Correct answer: The registered owner

The owner is responsible for the vehicle. Fines can pass to the owner.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Transfer of ownership, page 23

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026