Automobiles-Permitting Minor Under 18 to Drive-Failure to Sign License Application is an offense in which a parent or guardian fails to sign the license application of a minor under the age of 18 who wishes to drive an automobile. This type of offense is often enforced by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). It is usually punishable by a fine or other legal sanctions. There are three types of Automobiles-Permitting Minor Under 18 to Drive-Failure to Sign License Application: 1. Permitting a Minor to Drive without a License — This is when a parent or guardian permits a minor under the age of 18 to drive an automobile without a valid driver’s license. 2. Failure to Sign License Application — This is when a parent or guardian fails to sign the license application of a minor under the age of 18 who wishes to drive an automobile. 3. Failure to Comply with Age Requirements — This is when a parent or guardian allows a minor under the age of 18 to drive an automobile without meeting the minimum age requirements for driving.