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Son riding a four-wheeler/cop's warning
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:26 pm
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:26 pm
So my 14-year old son has a 4-wheeler that he rides out of our neighborhood to a field/wooded area not far away. A couple months ago a cop showed up at my door telling me that a neighbor called and complained about him riding on the road, and for him to keep it off the road.
Yesterday a different cop showed up at my door, and told me pretty much the same thing. However, this cop told me that next time, the 4-wheeler will be impounded and citations will be issued, AND I'll be arrested for improper supervision. Is this legit? I can't find any law that states this. We live in Ascension, fwiw.
Yesterday a different cop showed up at my door, and told me pretty much the same thing. However, this cop told me that next time, the 4-wheeler will be impounded and citations will be issued, AND I'll be arrested for improper supervision. Is this legit? I can't find any law that states this. We live in Ascension, fwiw.
This post was edited on 3/6/23 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:29 pm to McCauley
A minor cannot ride a 4 wheeler on a road. Kids die every year doing that shite. They are doing you a favor.
This post was edited on 3/6/23 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:29 pm to McCauley
You’re about to have to sift through 7 pages of bullshite to find the one post with legit information from an actual lawyer.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:29 pm to McCauley
quote:ahh ok that explains the trashy vibes I’m getting from the op
We live in Ascension, fwiw.
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:31 pm to McCauley
quote:
Is this legit?
I hope you have thought about what your last meal will be. You’ll be on death row.
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:31 pm to McCauley
Years ago my 14 year old cousin was out riding his 4 wheeler, turned it over , and the steering column punctured his lung and he died. Sometimes the rules are there to protect people from themselves.
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:33 pm to Upperdecker
Peoples children never do wrong. That’s other people’s kids.
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:33 pm to McCauley
License, registration, and insurance required.
Sons are expensive enough to insure. Why get moving violations before he even gets his license?
Sons are expensive enough to insure. Why get moving violations before he even gets his license?
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:35 pm to McCauley
Just like to point out that the cops handled this right.
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:35 pm to Purple Spoon
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A minor cannot ride a 4 wheeler on a road
I'm not debating that. I'm debating his claim that there's a law stating I can be arrested for improper supervision if he rides on the road.
This is all I've found:
§92.2. Improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal custodian; penalty
A. Improper supervision of a minor by a parent or legal custodian, who has care and control of the minor, includes any of the following activities:
(1) Through criminal negligence, the permitting of the minor to associate with a person known by the parent or custodian:
(a) To be a member of a known criminal street gang as defined in R.S. 15:1404(A).
(b) To have been convicted of a felony offense.
(c) To be a known user or distributor of drugs in violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law.
(d) To be a person who possesses or has access to an illegal firearm, weapon, or explosive.
(2) Through criminal negligence, the permitting of the minor:
(a) To enter premises known by the parent or custodian to be a place where sexually indecent activities or prostitution is practiced.
(b) To violate a local or municipal curfew ordinance.
(c) To habitually be a truant from school without valid excuse.
(d) To enter the premises known by the parent or legal custodian as a place of illegal drug use or distribution activity.
(e) To enter the premises known by the parent or legal custodian as a place of underage drinking or gambling.
(f) To enter the premises known by the parent or legal custodian as a place which stores or has a person present who possesses an illegal firearm, weapon, or explosive.
(3) Any violation by commission or omission of a court-ordered safety plan.
(4) Causing or permitting an unlicensed minor to drive a motor vehicle or power cycle upon any public road or highway in this state, in violation of R.S. 32:416 and 417, when the unlicensed minor is involved in a collision which results in the serious bodily injury or death of another person. For purposes of this Paragraph, "serious bodily injury" means a bodily injury which involves unconsciousness, protracted and obvious disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty, or a substantial risk of death.
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:36 pm to footswitch
quote:
Peoples children never do wrong.
I'm not debating that he's doing wrong.
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:37 pm to McCauley
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Son riding a four-wheeler/cop's warning
Just keep in mind, it’s 2023 now.
I hear you… this would have never happened in the late 80’s/early 90’s.
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:37 pm to McCauley
quote:
he rides out of our neighborhood to a field/wooded area not far away
Should we add trespassing charges to that list of violations?
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:38 pm to McCauley
I always used to deal with the same bullshite with my son living in suburbia. Ultimately got the frick out and moved to a rural area where it’s not an issue.
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:38 pm to specchaser
quote:
Sometimes the rules are there to protect people from themselves.
Again, I'm not debating the rule.
Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:39 pm to 0x15E
quote:
You’re about to have to sift through 7 pages of bull shite to find the one post with legit information from an actual lawyer.
Yeah I think you're right

Posted on 3/6/23 at 7:40 pm to McCauley
quote:
§92.2. Improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal custodian; penalty
A. Improper supervision of a minor by a parent or legal custodian, who has care and control of the minor, includes any of the following activities:
(1) Through criminal negligence, the permitting of the minor to associate with a person known by the parent or custodian:
(a) To be a member of a known criminal street gang as defined in R.S. 15:1404(A).
(b) To have been convicted of a felony offense.
(c) To be a known user or distributor of drugs in violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law.
(d) To be a person who possesses or has access to an illegal firearm, weapon, or explosive.
(2) Through criminal negligence, the permitting of the minor:
(a) To enter premises known by the parent or custodian to be a place where sexually indecent activities or prostitution is practiced.
(b) To violate a local or municipal curfew ordinance.
(c) To habitually be a truant from school without valid excuse.
(d) To enter the premises known by the parent or legal custodian as a place of illegal drug use or distribution activity.
(e) To enter the premises known by the parent or legal custodian as a place of underage drinking or gambling.
(f) To enter the premises known by the parent or legal custodian as a place which stores or has a person present who possesses an illegal firearm, weapon, or explosive.
(3) Any violation by commission or omission of a court-ordered safety plan.
(4) Causing or permitting an unlicensed minor to drive a motor vehicle or power cycle upon any public road or highway in this state, in violation of R.S. 32:416 and 417, when the unlicensed minor is involved in a collision which results in the serious bodily injury or death of another person. For purposes of this Paragraph, "serious bodily injury" means a bodily injury which involves unconsciousness, protracted and obvious disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty, or a substantial risk of death.
(5) POP or Pissing off the Police. This usually never ends well. Even if you are withing your rights, penalties can be expensive and even painful.
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