Can a minor drive to run errands for an employer or make deliveries, etc.?
Minors under the age of 17 may not operate a motor vehicle on public streets as part of their job under any conditions. In very restricted situations, a 17-year-old may drive, but many workers’ compensation insurers may not be willing to cover 17-year-old drivers. 17-year-olds may only drive if their driving meets all of the following conditions: It is occasional and incidental driving i.e. no more than a third of a minor’s work day and no more than 20 percent of a minor’s work time in any work week. If the trips are within a 30 mile radius of the place of employment. If there are no more than three passengers (including employees of the employer). If no more than two trips are made away from the place of employment in any given day for the purpose of transporting passengers (other than employees of the employer). If no more than two trips are made away from the place of employment in any given day for the purpose of delivering goods of the minor’s employer or to a customer. If they ar
