Violation of a statute designed to protect underage, unlicensed drivers, as well as innocent third parties, from the consequences of juvenile car theft and "joy riding," by prohibiting car owners from leaving the keys in their car if the car is unattended, is likely to be characterized as:
A) negligence per se.
B) res ipsa loquitur.
C) contributory negligence.
D) assumption of risk.

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Violation of a statute designed to protect a specific class of individuals, such as underage drivers and third parties, is typically considered negligence per se, as it involves breaching a law intended to prevent the type of harm that occurred.

Violation of a Statute Designed to Protect Underage, Unlicensed Drivers