Traffic Violation Work Liability

Summary

Employers are generally responsible for employee actions during work hours. You may contest the ticket in court. Consult with a lawyer to discuss potential defenses. Legal Aid Society of Hawaii can provide assistance.

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I work at a car rental company at the airport. * minutes before my shift ended my manager asked me to take a customer to the airport and back to pick up customer’s license in a company vehicle. I made a wrongful left turn and got a ticket for it. What should I do
Did your employer provide any training or guidelines on driving the company vehicle?

General Information:
- In Hawaii, traffic violations are considered infractions, not crimes.
- You may contest the ticket in court.
- Honolulu District Court: * Alakea St, Honolulu, HI *, (*) *-*.
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General Information:
- Employers are generally responsible for employee actions during work hours.
- Consult with a lawyer to discuss potential defenses.
- Legal Aid Society of Hawaii: * Bethel St, Honolulu, HI *, (*) *-*.