Treatment & Operation of Vehicles

As a member, you agree to treat PhillyCarShare vehicles respectfully, just as you would your own property. Any misuse of PhillyCarShare vehicles will be grounds for fines, suspension, or cancellation of your membership.

  • Operate the vehicle according to the operator's manual located in each car's glove box. You will be liable for any damage to the vehicle that results from disregarding these rules.

  • Due to allergies and sanitary concerns, pets may only be transported in carriers that keep all hair inside.

  • Smoking is prohibited in all PhillyCarShare vehicles.

PhillyCarShare vehicles may not be used under the following conditions. Members responsible for such behavior will have their memberships suspended or terminated and will be fully responsible for the costs of any damage.
  • Allow someone who is not an approved PhillyCarShare member to drive a PhillyCarShare vehicle.
    ($250 fee)

  • While the driver is under the influence of any intoxicating substance.

  • For any illegal purpose.


  • In any race, test, or competition.

  • In a careless or negligent manner.

  • To carry persons or property for hire (i.e. taxi or parcel delivery service). You may use the car for business purposes, such as attending meetings and carrying associated materials.

  • If it has been obtained from PhillyCarShare by fraud or misrepresentation.

  • Other than on paved roads.

  • When it has been loaded beyond its rated capacity or with more passengers than the vehicle has seat belts for.

  • Outside the continential United States.

  • Unless a reservation has been made. Using PhillyCarShare vehicles without reservations or outside your reservation time constitutes unauthorized use.

 

If you use PhillyCarShare vehicles in an unauthorized manner,

  • You will be subjected to fines and other applicable fees; and
  • We reserve the right to notify the police that vehicle has been stolen; and
  • You release and discharge PhillyCarShare from, and indemnify, defend and hold us harmless against any liability arising from such notice.

 

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