1. Subject to subsection 2, any negligence of a minor when driving a motor vehicle on a highway must be imputed to the individual who signed the application of the minor for an operator's license, or upon the father, mother, or legal guardian if signing authority has been temporarily transferred under section 39 -06-08. This individual is jointly and severally liable with the minor for damages caused by the negligence, except as provided in section 39-06-10. 2. The negligence of a minor under subsection 1 may not be imputed to the individual who signed the application of the minor for an operator's license, or upon the father, mother, or legal guardian if signing authority temporarily has been transferred under section 39-06-08 for any injury or damage to that individual which was caused by the minor's negligence.
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