Originally Posted by Digital_Cowboy

Okay, this seems to be a recurring theme: mom or dad (or some other family member) has reached the point in their lives, where for whatever reason it is no longer safe for them to drive. "Everyone" knows it, but they're reluctant to take the keys, because they don't want to strip them of their independence, or it's too much work to drive them around, or whatever excuse they come up with.

Then one day the inevitable happens, mom or dad (or whatever family member) hits and kills someone. The kids are heard saying "we should have taken their keys."

Should they, by NOT having taken the keys when they knew that they should have, be also held responsible for the drivers actions?

Also, for those who don't want to be the "bad guy" by taking the keys, can't they contact the DMV or their doctor to do their "dirty work?"