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Re: Shooting at Car Thieves

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:42 am
by José Shalom
EpicMale wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2019 7:53 am In Texas, if you leave your keys in your car, running or not, and a kid steals that car, you are liable, to a degree, for the damage he may cause
Source? And are you equally liable if you don't set the parking brake?

Re: Shooting at Car Thieves

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 9:26 am
by EpicMale
José Shalom wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:42 am
EpicMale wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2019 7:53 am In Texas, if you leave your keys in your car, running or not, and a kid steals that car, you are liable, to a degree, for the damage he may cause
Source? And are you equally liable if you don't set the parking brake?
I don't source everything I state. I'm old and time is precious. I share information that I am positive about. However, you could have found the same info in a shorter period of time than it took to respond. LOL... But, this time, here's an article for those that don't know the basic laws for operating a motor vehicle in Texas: https://www.carinsurance.com/Articles/l ... s-law.apsx And yes, you are exposed to both criminal and civial actions if damage results, or if a by-the-book law enforcement officer can tell you failed to set your brake.