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If someone got pulled over driving your car with a suspended license can yours also get suspended?

In most jurisdictions, if someone else is driving your car with a suspended license and gets pulled over, your license can also be suspended. This is because the law generally holds the registered owner of a vehicle responsible for ensuring that it is operated legally. As the owner, you are responsible for ensuring that only licensed drivers operate your vehicle. If someone else drives your car with a suspended license and is caught by the police, you may be held liable for the offense and face penalties, including having your own license suspended.

It's important to note that the specific laws regarding the suspension of licenses for the owners of vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers vary by jurisdiction. In some cases, the owner may only be subject to penalties if they knew or should have known that the driver's license was suspended. In other cases, the owner may be held liable regardless of whether they were aware of the driver's license status.

To avoid potential legal consequences, it is essential to ensure that you only allow licensed drivers to operate your vehicle. If you lend your car to someone, you should make sure that they have a valid license and are legally permitted to drive.