In many jurisdictions, it is against the law to leave keys in an unlocked car
without someone responsible being present (a baby doesn't count). So even though
you wouldn't be convicted of the crime that used your car, you would still be
liable to prosecution. In particular, the Canadian province of Quebec is one,
since the government also runs the automobile insurance plan.
You will most often lose any insurance on the car if it is damaged. So this
analogy is a good one.
See
http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/publications/ombudsman-news/keys-in-cars-case-studies.htm
for some interesting cases with keys in car problems
"Michael E. Cummins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 06/11/2001 02:44:18 PM
To: Bill Royds/HullOttawa/PCH/CA@PCH
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Subject RE: 3rd party liability Was RE: This is a must
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I disagree. I think the CLUB thing was closer. I will join the fray
with my own analogy in this theme.
You left your windows rolled down, your doors unlocked, and the keys in
the car. Someone stole your car and committed a crime with it. The
crime could not have been accomplished without use of your car.
Now I don't know about you, but where I come from you would be
considered an idiot, but you wouldn't be considered either libel or
responsible for the crime.
There is no way we can poice every uncooperative government on the
planet, or require any level of certification or security from them.
There is no solution down this road. We need to look elsewhere.
Very Respectfully,
Michael E. Cummins
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No. This is closer to saying that you changed lanes on the freeway
without
signalling when I hit you from behind.
You were negligent in following a rule of the road so you are liable for
some of
the damage.
You didn't hit me but you are still responsible for the accident.
Zachary Uram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 06/11/2001 10:58:57 AM
To: "Young, Beth A." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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this is silly position but understandable considering we live in
most litigitous country in the world.
this is analogous to saying if you don't have "The Club" on your
car you are liable if someone steals it and commits a crime.
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