§ 27-53-404 - Liability coverage for dealer vehicles used in driver education required.
27-53-404. Liability coverage for dealer vehicles used in driver education required.
(a) No automobile dealer who furnishes a motor vehicle to the public schools of this state for use in a driver education program shall be held legally responsible for any injuries or property damages which result from an accident involving the dealer-owned motor vehicle during its use in a driver education program.
(b) (1) Any school district in this state using any such automobile in a driver education program shall purchase liability insurance covering the operation of the vehicle.
(2) The liability insurance shall be at least within the minimum requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, 27-19-101 et seq.