No person shall cause or knowingly permit his child or ward under the age of sixteen (16) years to drive a motor vehicle upon any highway if such minor is not authorized under the provisions of this article or is in violation of any of the provisions of this article. Any penalty imposed under the provisions of this section shall be in addition to any penalty imposed against the minor for a violation of this article.
Miss. Code Ann. § 63-1-61
Causing or permitting child or ward under sixteen years of age to drive without authorization
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Chandler v. Coleman (2000)
Most recently applied in Chandler v. Coleman (March 2000)
Codes, 1942, § 8111; Laws, 1938, ch. 143; Laws, 1994, ch. 588, § 4, eff from and after September 1, 1995.
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