Car registered to 16 yr old?...

[catso]

My Son is 16 and keen to learn to drive as soon as possible, especially as we live in a remote village with no public transport.

I would have waited to get him a car when he was ready but was offered a deal that I couldn't refuse on a car today so I bought it.

Now I'm wondering what the situation regarding the registered keeper/owner is with him only being 16 and therefore not able to drive it or, presumably not liable for any motoring related situation?

Can I register it in his name or do I need to register it in my name and then transfer it to him when the time comes? To be clear the car will not be used or stored on the road until he is legal to drive it.

[catso]

OK thanks, I didn't know if it was legal or even if it was then something 'frowned upon' as (maybe) a way out of receiving FPNs etc. in your name?

I don't want to give him a bad start to motoring before he even gets behind the wheel - He's not 17 until May and who knows how long until he passes his test...