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Old Nov 22, 2021 | 7:49 pm
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Originally Posted by AutoSlash
Let's ignore the legalities and technicalities for a moment and let us just pose a more simplistic question... How would the rental company know who was driving? If a valet backs into a pole or something, will there really be a police report?
Sometimes they have to drive on public streets to get to the valet lot or garage. Let’s say they run over a pedestrian or hit a another vehicle… who is going to get sued, and who is going to be held responsible?

I think it is a reasonable concern, and one reason why I avoid valet parking.
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